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• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care, according to the experts.

• Rubbing alcohol

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

• Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

  Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Wilsonart® laminate

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

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Shower squeegee

  A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

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