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• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Phosphates

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

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• 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.

• Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• 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.

• Anti-bacterial products

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

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Hazardous waste

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

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• Dishwasher detergent

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

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, from routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

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