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• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Enzyme

  These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.

• Extension pole

  Also known as extension handles, these tools help keep your feet on firm ground instead of on a shaky, wet ladder.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

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