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• Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.

• Chlorine bleach

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

• Tub caulk

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

• Protective gloves

  We use this term often in describing how to perform various cleaning tasks safely. Here’s what it means.

• Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Well-ventilated area

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

• Silk

  Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.

• Caulk

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

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Absorbents

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

• Spray bottle

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

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Kitchen

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

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

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