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• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Wicking

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

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Tub caulk

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

• Viruses

  Microorganisms that can cause a lot of mischief, viruses need hosts for propagation.

• Caulk

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

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Silk

  Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

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