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• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, from routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• MRSA

  Info about drug-resistant staph infections.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Dust, dusting

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

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Rubbing alcohol

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

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Lye

  Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

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