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• C.E.H.

  C.E.H. (Certified Executive Housekeeper) is an educational designation of the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA).

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• R.E.H.

  The highest educational designation offered by the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA).

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

• Wicking

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

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Oil spill

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

• Quartz surface

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

• Personal protective equipment

  It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Spills, spots

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

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