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• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

• CRI

  An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Phosphates

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

• C.E.H.

  C.E.H. (Certified Executive Housekeeper) is an educational designation of the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA).

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• R.E.H.

  The highest educational designation offered by the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA).

• HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

• Tricket

  This tool takes the hassle out of cleaning vertical blinds.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• De-scaler

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

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

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

• Builders

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

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• Mattress

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

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

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