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• Figurines

  Figurine

  Cleaning these collectibles or decorative characters should be done carefully.
• Flooding

  Floods

  Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.
• Foam Rubber

  Foam rubber

  Periodic attention is needed to minimize foul odors.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.
• Fungus

  Fungi

  Mold and mildew are common forms of fungi that cause problems when present in homes.
• Fungicide

  Fungicide

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

  Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.
• Grill Cleaning

  Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.
• Grease

  Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.
• Green Cleaning

  Green cleaning

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

  Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.
• Hazardous Waste

  Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.
• HEPA

  HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.
• High Efficiency Washers

  High Efficiency Washing Machines

  HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.
• Laundry

  Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.
• Hot Water Extraction

  Hot water extraction

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

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

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