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  • Candles

    Candles

    They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.
  • Chimney

    Chimney

    For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.
  • Carbon Monoxide

    Carbon monoxide

    You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

  • Wax, candle

    Successful removal depends on the surface.

  • 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.
  • Lye

    Lye

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

    Alkalies

    Best for removing grease and oil.
  • Barbecue Grill

    Charcoal grill

    Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.
  • Degreaser

    Degreaser

    A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.
  • Carbon Monoxide Alarms

    Carbon monoxide alarm

    Every home should have at least one CO detector.
  • Bleach

    Chlorine bleach

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

    Fireplace ash

    Although a shallow bed of fireplace ash is beneficial, cleaning up excess should be done gently and safely.

  • Wicking

    An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.
  • Carpet Cleaning

    Cellulosic Browning

    Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.
  • PH

    pH

    Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.
  • Flooding

    Floods

    Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.

  • Stainless steel

    Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.
  • Tobacco Smoke

    Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

    Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.
  • Fire

    Fire alarm

    Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

  • Mineral scale

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

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