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• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Toxoplasmosis

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

• Lampshade

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

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Lock

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

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

• Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Chlorine bleach

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

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Vinegar

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

• Ladder safety

  How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

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