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• Scouring

  Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in deep cleaning, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.
• Acetone

  Acetone

  That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.
• Acoustic Ceiling

  Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.
• Awning

  Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.
• Grill Cleaning

  Barbecue grill

  We’ve listed these patio appliances as separate entries by fuel type.
• Bathroom Rug

  Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.
• Bathroom Rug

  Bed bugs

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

  Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.
• Cutting Boards

  Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.
• De-scaler

  De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.
• Dilution

  Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?
• Feather Duster

  Feather duster

  Dusting tool popular for its flexibility and ease of use.
• Grease

  Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.
• High Efficiency Washers

  High Efficiency Washing Machines

  HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.
• Germs

  Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Mineral scale

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

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.
• Rubbing Alcohol

  Rubbing alcohol

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

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