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• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Fabric filter

  A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Shower squeegee

  A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Lock

  Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

• Absorbents

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

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• Weft

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

• Pole squeegee

  Wipe away that water without stretching, bending or hard labor.

• Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

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