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• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Personal protective equipment

  It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Oriental rug

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

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Ladder safety

  How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

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