A kid-size classic

AS STURDY AND WELL-PROportioned as its full-size cousins, this child’s rocking chair project is perfect for reading, watching a movie or even the occasional “time out.” Just in time for the holidays, the project makes a wonderful gift for any child (or grandchild).

The chair measures 25 inches tall at the back, and the rockers are 21 inches long. The seat is 15 inches wide and sits 11 inches off the floor. Designed with safety in mind, the project has no sharp points and all the edges are rounded and smooth.

The rocking chair is built from just 8 board feet of oak (other woods will work) and a few oak dowels, and all the pieces are traced from full-size patterns. The most challenging part is shaping the recessed area in the seat, but with a little patience it’s easy to get great results.

To build, simply trace the parts onto wood, cut everything out and sand. Next, assemble using dowels and glue. Finally, apply your finish of choice.

The Child’s Rocking Chair plan, No. 734, is $9.95 and includes complete directions with step-by-step photos, full-size traceable patterns and a shopping list and cutting schedule. Please include $3.95 per order for postage and handling and allow about two weeks for delivery.

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CONTINUES FROM PAGE F6 clean up after big spills. Target splatter with a soapy sponge or soft cloth, and make sure to avoid bleach, ammonia, abrasive soaps or commercial oven cleaners.

If you’ve neglected your microwave to the point that its interior looks like a tie-dye T-shirt, Hensley has some advice: Put some water in a dish and microwave it on full power for three minutes, then leave the door closed for five more minutes. The resulting steam will loosen the residue, making it easier to clean off.

6. c) The average family should clean their oven at least once a year, possibly twice a year, says Hensley. (If you cook every single meal in the oven, you might want to up it to four to five times.) Regularly cleaning the oven prevents smells and reduces fire risk.

If your oven has a self-cleaning feature, follow those instructions. Otherwise, use soap and water with a wet cloth or nonabrasive sponge inside. To tackle the racks, take them out of the oven and soak them to loosen stuck-on grime.

7. a) You might assume that, because this device cleans other items, it is always clean. But you’d be wrong. If you’re using your dishwasher regularly, you should at least check monthly whether old food and grime has collected in its crevices.

Sarah Vance recommends running a paper towel along the inside of the rim to see if anything has built up, though you may not like what you uncover: She says she was “shocked, appalled and disgusted” by what she found. Now, she just runs the machine once a month without anything in it to keep it pristine.

Adam Hofmann, director of engineering for dishwasher advanced systems at GE Appliances, says you should also clean out the filter in the tub of the dishwasher. Just pop it out and give it a rinse before putting it back in place. Neglecting your filter can keep your dishes from sparkling.

8. a) It’s especially important to clean your washer once a month if you have a front-loading machine, says Michael Mattingly, executive director of product management for clothes care at GE Appliances. He also recommends leaving the door and detergent dispenser open after each cycle to allow them to dry.

He suggests checking the rubber seal on the door for buildup, which you can wipe out with a rag, especially if you have long hair or pets. You will also want to remove the dispenser drawer and clean it with hot water in the sink.

For top-loading machines, a monthly cleaning is still important if you’re laundering soiled fabrics, have bad water quality or rely on well water.

9. a) This is another category that varies based on who lives in your house. If you have pets and kids snuggling up with your blankets or dragging them onto the floor, you’ll want to wash them more often. But Richardson says that every two months is generally sufficient for cleaning throw blankets, because they don’t come into contact with skin the way that bedsheets do.

And don’t forget about the removable covers on your throw pillows (assuming they reside on furniture that gets daily use). Richardson recommends tossing those into the wash about twice a year.

10. b) You should wash your bedsheets at least once a week, to get rid of built-up skin cells, dust mites and odors, says Richardson. The more living creatures (human or pet) that use your bed or the fewer clothes you wear when you sleep, the more frequently you should wash.

11. a) If you’re using a top sheet, you can generally go about a month before needing to clean your duvet cover, says Richardson. (If you don’t use a top sheet, then your duvet cover is constantly touching your skin and ought to be washed alongside the rest of your sheets.)

When it comes to duvet inserts, you can generally go longer between cleanings. As long as yours doesn’t make direct contact with people or pets, it needs to be washed only quarterly “because it’s not getting any soil on it,” says Whiteley.

12. c) While vacuuming area rugs is fine for typical maintenance, it doesn’t sterilize them, says Lynch. For that, you’ll need to use a steam vacuum, which you should do at least once a year for rugs that get regular traffic. Just be sure to dry-vacuum first - otherwise, you’ll make mud, “and mud is much harder to remove than dry dirt,” says Bruce Vance.

The rest of the time, says Richardson, the rule of thumb is to vacuum rugs on a weekly basis. In rooms that don’t get a lot of use, you can go about two weeks. Regular vacuuming prevents dirt from building up in the rug and ultimately breaking it down.

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