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• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Mud

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

• Garbage bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on re-using plastic shopping bags.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

• Spray bottle

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

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Trash bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on recycling bags for trash disposal.

• Eye protection

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

• Vacuum cleaner soil removal

  How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.

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