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• Organic chemical, compound

  Any substance that has carbon molecules in its structure.

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Bacteria digester

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

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Fungus

  The kingdom to which molds and mildews belong.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• 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.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Green cleaning

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

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Mildew

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

• Solvent safety

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

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• 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.

• Gutter, rain

  Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.

• Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.

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