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  • Pets

    No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

  • Toxoplasmosis

    A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

  • Urine

    Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.
  • Pet Dander

    Dander

    Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.
  • Flooding

    Floods

    Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.

  • Vomit

    Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water. Then follow these tips.
  • Fireplace

    Fireplace ash

    Although a shallow bed of fireplace ash is beneficial, cleaning up excess should be done gently and safely.

  • Skunk odor

    A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

  • Wet-dry vac

    Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.
  • Excrement

    Excrement

    Also known as feces or stool, it must be dealt with safely and promptly.
  • Bacteria

    Coliform

    Coliform bacteria are the commonly-used bacterial indicator of the sanitary quality of foods and water. They are defined as rod-shaped Gram-negative non-spore forming organisms.

  • Lint

    It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

  • Window

    Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.
  • Feces

    Feces

    Also known as stool or excrement, this waste must be dealt with safely.

  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

    What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.
  • Furnace

    Furnace

    Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.

  • Leaf blower

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

    Microbes

    The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.
  • Enzymes

    Enzymes

    Naturally-occurring proteins used in cleaning products to digest waste and remove stains.

  • MSDS

    What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?

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