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• Bacteria digester

  A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• 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.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Organic chemical, compound

  Any substance that has carbon molecules in its structure.

• Fungus

  The kingdom to which molds and mildews belong.

• Latex gloves

  These indispensable tools help guard against infection and chemical exposure.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

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

• Anti-bacterial products

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

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

• Protective gloves

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

• Odor

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

• Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

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