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• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Latex gloves

  These indispensable tools help guard against infection and chemical exposure.

• Bathroom

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

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

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

• Grout brush

  The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.

• Anti-bacterial products

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

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Mineral scale

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

• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• MSDS

  What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?

• Tub caulk

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

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

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