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• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

• Microban®

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

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Air cleaner

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

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

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