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Labels, product
We cannot overstate the importance of reading product labels. Far too many people ignore this vital information.
Mineral scale
That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.
Degreaser
Degreaser
A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.
Bleach
Chlorine bleach
This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
Wooden beams
Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.
Vinyl Floors
Vinyl flooring
These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.
Oven
Oven, convection
Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.
Chimney
Chimney
For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.
Well-ventilated area
Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?
Dish Detergent
Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent
Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.
Candles
Candles
They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.
Ammonia
Ammonia
An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.
Lye
Lye
Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.
Alkaline
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.
Wrought iron
To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.
Water
This is the universal solvent for cleaning.
Sodium metasilicate
This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.
Rubber Gloves
Rubber gloves
Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.
Oil spill
Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.