Now, here’s a tip

“Denture tablets are great for getting hard-to-scrub mineral deposits out of the bottom of the toilet. They also work really well when you need to clean a vase that has a thin neck. Just drop it in, and let it sit overnight.” — P.P. in Arizona

•”If you have iron stains in your sink or elsewhere, fill ‘er up with Coca-Cola, and let it sit for several minutes. The Coke will eat away at the stains, and will make it easier to get them off.” — A.C. in Maryland

•Got dusty windowsills? Apply a layer of high-shine polyurethane to repel dust.

•”If you cook a lot in a wok like I do, you know that many recipes ask you to brown meat or cook vegetables and then take them out to add back later. Instead of dirtying a dish, I just invert the lid from the wok and use it to hold the meat or veggies. I would have cleaned it anyway, so that’s one less thing to wash.” — U.L. in New York

•”Be a streak detective by cleaning glass in a pattern. Use horizontal strokes on one side, vertical on the other. Then when you see a streak, you’ll know instantly what side of the glass it is on.” — R.I. in Colorado

•When shopping around for electronic equipment — especially computer-related items — factor in the cost of necessary accessories. Many products don’t come with all the cords, batteries, etc., that you need. These can make a big difference in what seems like a really good deal.