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• Quartz surface

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

• Janitorial goods supplier

  The place to find professional tools.

• Personal protective equipment

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

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Labels, product

  We cannot overstate the importance of reading product labels. Far too many people ignore this vital information.

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Lock

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

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Oil spill

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

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Vomit

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

• Trash bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on recycling bags for trash disposal.

• 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.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

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