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• Personal protective equipment

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

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Pole scrubber

  Hands-and-knees cleaning got you down? Try this instead.

• Pole squeegee

  Wipe away that water without stretching, bending or hard labor.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Shower squeegee

  A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.

• Shower stall

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

• Silk

  Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.

• 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.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

• Tricket

  This tool takes the hassle out of cleaning vertical blinds.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

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