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• Oil spill

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

• Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.

• Quartz surface

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

• Litter box

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

• Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

  Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.

• Well-ventilated area

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

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

• Bacteria digester

  A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Plastic case, electronic

  More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

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