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• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

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

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• MSDS

  What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?

• Microfiber mop

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

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

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

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

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