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• Mineral scale

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

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.

• Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

  Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.

• Lye

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

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Well-ventilated area

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

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Wrought iron

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

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

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