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• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

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

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Dilution

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

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Pets

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

• Plastic case, electronic

  More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• Well-ventilated area

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

• Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.

• Blinds, window

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

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Driveway

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

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

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