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• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Haitian cotton

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

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Dilution

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

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Hazardous waste

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

• Yellowing

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

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Sink

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

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

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