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• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Pets

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

• DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• SCRT

  The Society of Cleaning and Restoration Technicians (SCRT) is a non-profit, international trade association and a shareholder of The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC).

• Labels, product

  We cannot overstate the importance of reading product labels. Far too many people ignore this vital information.

• Sink

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

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