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• Well-ventilated area

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

• Environmental agents

  What the scientists mean when using this term.

• Solvent

  Solvents help dissolve soils for removal.

• MSDS

  What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

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

• Organic chemical, compound

  Any substance that has carbon molecules in its structure.

• Latex gloves

  These indispensable tools help guard against infection and chemical exposure.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Hazardous waste

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

• Air cleaner

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

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Green cleaning

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

• Ventilation

  Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.

• Absorbents

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

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

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