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• Sanitizer

  These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.

• Disinfectant

  Solutions that kill the bugs, but not necessarily any spores.

• Sterilizer

  Agents or methods used to kill everything that can cause infection or disease.

• Weft

  A textile term for yarn which is drawn under and over parallel warp yarns to create a fabric.

• Microban®

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

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• Anti-bacterial products

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

• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

• Well-ventilated area

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

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Degreaser

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

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Biological contaminants

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

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• 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.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Dilution

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

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

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