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• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Gutter, rain

  Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Inkjet printer

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

• Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Plexiglass

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

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Oven, self-cleaning

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

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