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• Anti-bacterial products

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

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• 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.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Microbes

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

• Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.

• Phosphates

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

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Green cleaning

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

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• XRF

  X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Dishwasher detergent

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

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

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