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• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Biodegradable

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

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Dust mites

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

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Bed bugs

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

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

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