Explore

Sort results by: Best Match | Alphabetically

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

• Knives

  Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.

• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Silk

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

• Toxoplasmosis

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

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Bronze

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

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Lock

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

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

Free Cleaning Checklist

Find a Certified Professional

Ads, ad links or content on this page are not necessarily endorsed by IICRC.

Find CRI Certified Vacuum Cleaners and Carpet Cleaning Products

The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) does not necessarily endorse products, ads, links or content appearing on this page. To find CRI-approved vacuum cleaners and carpet cleaners, visit www.carpet-rug.org.

Glimpse the Microscopic World of Germs and Dust at KaiScience: The Cleaning Science Community.

Find WOOLSAFE Approved Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Companies

Popular Topics: Housekeeping Tips | House Cleaning Tips | Carpet Cleaning | Stains | Clean My House | Stain Removal
Green Cleaning | Cleaning Service | Spring Cleaning | Air Cleaners | Vacuum Cleaners