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• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Air filter

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

• Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• C.E.H.

  C.E.H. (Certified Executive Housekeeper) is an educational designation of the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA).

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Candles

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

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