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• Environmental agents

  What the scientists mean when using this term.

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Cellulosic Browning

  Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Hot water extraction

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

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Ketchup spills

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

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Silk

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

• Latex gloves

  These indispensable tools help guard against infection and chemical exposure.

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

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