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Degreaser
Degreaser
A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.
Lye
Lye
Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.
Alkaline
Alkalies
Best for removing grease and oil.
Bleach
Bleach
It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.
Dilution
Dilution
Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?
Alcohol
Alcohol
A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.
Dish Detergent
Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent
Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.
Oven, conventional
Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.
Ammonia
Ammonia
An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.
PH
pH
Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.
Stainless steel
Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.
Oven
Oven, self-cleaning
The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.
Baking Soda
Baking soda
This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.
Sanitizer
These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.
Sink, porcelain
Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.
Well-ventilated area
Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?
Bleach
Chlorine bleach
This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
Acid
Acid
It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.
Oven, continuous-cleaning
Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.
Wooden beams
Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.