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• Anti-bacterial products

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

• Latex gloves

  These indispensable tools help guard against infection and chemical exposure.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Urine

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

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Odor

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

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Biofilm

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

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Spray bottle

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

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Grout

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

• Well-ventilated area

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

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