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• Biofilm

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

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Comforter

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

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Spray bottle

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

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Pets

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

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

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