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• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Sheers

  Drapes, rugs, carpets and upholstery faded by solar exposure usually can't be restored. Here's how to protect these expensive furnishings.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

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