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• Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Spray bottle

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

• Garbage bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on re-using plastic shopping bags.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Trash bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on recycling bags for trash disposal.

• Dilution

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

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Safety goggles

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

• Eye protection

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

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Sink

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

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