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• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Green cleaning

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

• Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Hot water extraction

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

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Kitchen

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

• Knives

  Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Mat

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

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Natural ventilation

  A scientific term for “airing the place out.”

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