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• Soap

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

• Grout

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

• Ironing board

  Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.

• Labels, product

  We cannot overstate the importance of reading product labels. Far too many people ignore this vital information.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Household Prod. Database

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

• Dilution

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

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Trash bags

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

• Hazardous waste

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

• Microban®

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

• Haitian cotton

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

• Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.

• Green cleaning

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

• Shower curtain

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

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

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