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• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Dilution

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

• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

• Chlorine bleach

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

• Asbestos

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

• Household Prod. Database

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

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Knives

  Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.

• Fungicide

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

• Humidifier, portable

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

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Charcoal grill

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

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Wrought iron

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

• Concrete floor

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

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