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  • Bleach

    Chlorine bleach

    This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

  • Vomit

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

  • Non-stick cookware

    Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.
  • Hard Water

    Hard water

    Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
  • 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.

  • Mud

    Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

  • Lock

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

    Spills, spots

    A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.
  • Dry Sponge

    Dry sponge

    Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.
  • PH

    pH

    Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.
  • Water Softener

    Water softener

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

  • Lampshade

    Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

  • Ink spot

    Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.
  • Ammonia

    Ammonia

    An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.
  • Fungicide

    Fungicide

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

    Green cleaning

    Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.
  • Dish Detergent

    Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

    Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.
  • Mold

    Mold

    The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.
  • Jewelry Cleaning

    Jewelry

    There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

  • Knick-knack

    Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

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