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• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Range fan

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

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• Grout

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

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Mold

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

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Heater, portable

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

• Fungicide

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

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Lock

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

• Concrete floor

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

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Well-ventilated area

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

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

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