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• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.

• Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

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

• Sanitizer

  These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• 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.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Ketchup spills

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

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Lye

  Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.

• Bacteria digester

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

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• 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.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

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