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• Disinfectant

  Solutions that kill the bugs, but not necessarily any spores.

• Vomit

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

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Sanitizer

  These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Phosphates

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

• Solvent safety

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

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Wallpaper

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

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

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

• Lye

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

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

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