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• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• 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?

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

• Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Environmental agents

  What the scientists mean when using this term.

• Enzyme

  These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

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