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• Microban®

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

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Bacteria digester

  A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.

• Well-ventilated area

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

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Chelating agent

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

• Television

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

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Food disposer

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

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Humidifier, portable

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

• Shower stall

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

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

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