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• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Laminate floor

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

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Vacuum cleaner soil removal

  How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• De-scaler

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

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

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

• 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.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

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