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• Microbes

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

• Litter box

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

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Personal protective equipment

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

• Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Phosphates

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

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Wall, painted

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

• Acoustical tile ceiling

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

• 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.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

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