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• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Well-ventilated area

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

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Degreaser

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

• Microbes

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

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