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• Vacuum cleaner soil removal

  How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• White vinegar

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

• Spray bottle

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

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Fungus

  The kingdom to which molds and mildews belong.

• Shower stall

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

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• XRF

  X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Absorbents

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

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

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