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  • Wallpaper

    It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.
  • Carpet Terms

    Sisal

    Traditionally used for rope and twine, sisal has many uses, including paper, cloth, wall coverings and carpets.

  • Wall, painted

    First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.
  • Fungicide

    Fungicide

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

  • Wooden beams

    Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.
  • Excrement

    Excrement

    Also known as feces or stool, it must be dealt with safely and promptly.

  • Smoke alarm

    Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.
  • Feces

    Feces

    Also known as stool or excrement, this waste must be dealt with safely.

  • Truck-mounted extractor

    These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

  • Scuff mark

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

    Carbon monoxide alarm

    Every home should have at least one CO detector.
  • Fire

    Fire alarm

    Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.
  • Spot Removal

    Blot, blotting

    Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, gently...

  • Refrigerator exterior

    Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

  • Lock

    Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

  • Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

    Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

  • Plexiglass

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

  • Toothbrush, old

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

    R-value

    An R-value indicates an insulation's resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating effectiveness.
  • Microwave Oven

    Microwave oven

    An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when to comes to keeping this appliance clean.

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