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Marble
Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.
Steam Iron
Iron, clothes
A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.
Rust
Rust stain
Do not reach for bleach - it will make this stain worse. Here is what to do.
Quartz
Quartz surface
It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.
Bathtub
Bathtub
Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
Wax, candle
Successful removal depends on the surface.
Bleach
Bleach
It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.
Iron Skillet
Iron skillet
Here is one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!
MCS
Here’s what multiple chemical sensitivity means.
Sink
Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.
Scrubber, scrubbing pad
The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.
Wrought iron
To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.
Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth
Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms.
Builders
Chelating agent
A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.
Absorbents
Absorbents
Granular substances that soak up stains and spills.
Scouring
Abrasive (scouring) cleaners
They're great aids in deep cleaning, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.
Steam Cleaner
Vapor Steam Cleaner
Vapor steam cleaners are versatile machines that offer the benefit of chemical-free cleaning.
VOCs
Organic chemical, compound
Any substance that has carbon molecules in its structure.
Ammonia
Ammonia
An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.
Dusting
Dust, dusting
It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.