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• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Shower squeegee

  A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

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