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• Builders

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

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Lead paint

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

• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Yellowing

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

• Formica®

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

• Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Mud

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

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• 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.

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• 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.

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