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• Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Concrete floor

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

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

  Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Green cleaning

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

• Grout brush

  The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Hazardous waste

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

• Household Prod. Database

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

• Humidifier, portable

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

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

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