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• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.
• Fungus

  Fungi

  Mold and mildew are common forms of fungi that cause problems when present in homes.
• Fungicide

  Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.
• Furnace

  Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.
• Trashcan

  Garbage can

  Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.
• Grill Cleaning

  Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.
• Grease

  Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.
• Green Cleaning

  Green cleaning

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

  Grout

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

  Grout brush

  The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.
• Gutters

  Gutter, rain

  Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.
• Hard Water

  Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
• Hardwood Floors

  Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.
• Hazardous Waste

  Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.
• Heater

  Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
• HEPA

  HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.
• House Cleaning Tips

  High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.
• Hot Water Extraction

  Hot water extraction

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

• Housekeeping

  Housekeeping is the act of caring for your home.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

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