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Spot Removal
Blot, blotting
Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, gently...
Biofilm
Biofilm
More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.
Asbestos
Asbestos
What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.
Leaf blower
These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.
Fungus
Fungi
Mold and mildew are common forms of fungi that cause problems when present in homes.
Carpet Terms
Carpet Terms
Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).
Bathroom Fan
Bathroom fan
Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.
Knick-knack
Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.
Houseplants
Dusting and rinsing are the answers.
Excrement
Excrement
Also known as feces or stool, it must be dealt with safely and promptly.
Mildew
Mildew
Usually just another name for mold.
Oven
Oven, convection
Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.
Grease
Grease, airborne
Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.
Rust
Rust stain
Do not reach for bleach - it will make this stain worse. Here is what to do.
Yellowing
It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.
Feces
Feces
Also known as stool or excrement, this waste must be dealt with safely.
Deck
Deck
They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.
Mud
Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.
Dusting
Dust, dusting
It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.
Wrought iron
To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.