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• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Sink

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

• Coffee maker

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

• Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• MCS

  Here’s what multiple chemical sensitivity means.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Protective gloves

  We use this term often in describing how to perform various cleaning tasks safely. Here’s what it means.

• Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

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