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• Damp mopping

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

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Mold

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

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Hazardous waste

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

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Rug, area

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

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