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• High Efficiency Washers

  High Efficiency Washing Machines

  HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.
• Grout

  Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.
• Backpack Vacuums

  Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.
• Detergent

  Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.
• Steam Cleaner

  Vapor Steam Cleaner

  Vapor steam cleaners are versatile machines that offer the benefit of chemical-free cleaning.
• Bleach

  Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
• Driveway

  Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.
• Hot Water Extraction

  Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.
• Automobile

  Automotive interior

  These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.
• Carpet Extractors

  Extraction cleaning

  Process in which a hot, water-based cleaning solution is injected into and extracted from the carpet nap, taking with it the loosened soil.
• Sprayer

  Spray bottle

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

  N95 respirator

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

  Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.
• Air Purifier

  CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.
• Caulking

  Caulk

  In the bathroom, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

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