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• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• Janitorial goods supplier

  The place to find professional tools.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Fungicide

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

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Gutter, rain

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

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

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