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Rubbing Alcohol
Rubbing alcohol
An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.
Ammonia
Ammonia
An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.
Lye
Lye
Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.
Feces
Feces
Also known as stool or excrement, this waste must be dealt with safely.
Degreaser
Degreaser
A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.
Wrought iron
To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.
Degreaser
Bed bugs
You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.
Denatured Alcohol
Denatured alcohol
This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.
Scuff mark
The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.
Leaf blower
These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.
Sprayer
Spray bottle
Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.
Trisodium phosphate (TSP)
An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.
Mirror
A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!
PH
pH
Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.
Bleach
Bleach
It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.
Vacuum Cleaners
Vacuum cleaner
Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.
Lead paint
If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.
Rust
Rust stain
Do not reach for bleach - it will make this stain worse. Here is what to do.
Toxoplasmosis
A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Pets
No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.