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• Janitorial goods supplier

  The place to find professional tools.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Absorbents

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

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Chlorine bleach

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

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• White vinegar

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

• Dilution

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

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

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