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• Sink, enameled metal

  Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Eyeglasses

  It's a lot easier than you think to damage prescription lenses.

• Dust, dusting

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

• Ironing board

  Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.

• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

• Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Latex gloves

  These indispensable tools help guard against infection and chemical exposure.

• Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

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