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• Lead paint

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

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• MSDS

  What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• N95 respirator

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

• Non-stick cookware

  Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Organic chemical, compound

  Any substance that has carbon molecules in its structure.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

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