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  • Ladder safety

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

  • Lamb's-wool duster

    This professional’s tool could save you money.

  • Laminate floor

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

  • Lampshade

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

  • Lead paint

    If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

  • Leaf blower

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

  • Lint

    It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

  • Lock

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

    Lye

    Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.

  • Marble

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

  • Mat

    Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

  • Mattress

    Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

  • MERV

    A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.
  • Germs

    Microbes

    The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

  • Microfiber

    Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.
  • Microwave Oven

    Microwave oven

    An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when to comes to keeping this appliance clean.
  • Mildew

    Mildew

    Usually just another name for mold.

  • Mineral scale

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

  • Mirror

    A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!
  • Mold

    Mold

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

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