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• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Bottle

  Don't get fingers or hands stuck during this task.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Sheers

  Drapes, rugs, carpets and upholstery faded by solar exposure usually can't be restored. Here's how to protect these expensive furnishings.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

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