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• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Degreaser

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

• Silk houseplants

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

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Plastic case, electronic

  More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.

• Janitorial goods supplier

  The place to find professional tools.

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Heater, portable

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

• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Biodegradable

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

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

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