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• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• 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.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Microban®

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

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• MSDS

  What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• 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.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Household Prod. Database

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

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

• Absorbents

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

• Spills, spots

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

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Oil spill

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

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Enamel, enameled surface

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

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