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• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

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