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• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Anti-bacterial products

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

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Biodegradable

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

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Enzyme

  These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• MERV

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

• 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.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Refrigerator exterior

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

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Sanitizer

  These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

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