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• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Dust mites

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

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Enzyme

  These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.

• Phosphates

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

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

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

• Builders

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

• Barbecue grill

  We’ve listed these patio appliances as separate entries by fuel type.

• Gutter, rain

  Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• 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.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Dryer

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

• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

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