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Window cleaner
Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.
Lamb's-wool duster
This professional’s tool could save you money.
Sink, porcelain
Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.
Laminate countertop
Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.
Biodegradable
A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.
Floor Care: No Wax Floor
Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.
Trisodium phosphate (TSP)
An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.
Spray bottle
Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.
Abrasive (scouring) cleaners
They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.
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.
Odor
Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.
pH
Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.
Sink
Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.
MERV
A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.
Scrubber, scrubbing pad
The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.
Rug, area
These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.
Mildew
It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.
Marble
Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.
Formica®
Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.
Solvent safety
Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

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