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  • Phosphates

    Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.
  • Spills, spots

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

    These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.
  • Fireplace ash

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

    Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?
  • Sterilizer

    Agents or methods used to kill everything that can cause infection or disease.
  • Quartz surface

    It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.
  • Water

    This is the universal solvent for cleaning.
  • Lye

    Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.
  • Microwave oven

    A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.
  • MSDS

    What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?
  • Bottle

    Don't get fingers or hands stuck during this task.
  • Wallpaper

    It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.
  • MRSA

    Info about drug-resistant staph infections.
  • Janitorial goods supplier

    The place to find professional tools.
  • Rust stain

    Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.
  • Sponge

    Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.
  • Teflon® cookware

    Cleanup is a snap. That’s why so many people like Teflon.
  • Sanitizer

    These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.
  • Brick, exterior

    Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

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