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• De-scaler

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

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Anti-bacterial products

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

• Sink

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

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

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

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Sterilizer

  Agents or methods used to kill everything that can cause infection or disease.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

• Mineral scale

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

• Sanitizer

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

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Zodiaq

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

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

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