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• Mildew

  Mildew

  Usually just another name for mold.
• Brick

  Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.
• Enzymes

  Enzymes

  Naturally-occurring proteins used in cleaning products to digest waste and remove stains.
• Popcorn Ceiling

  Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.
• Steam Cleaner

  Vapor Steam Cleaner

  Vapor steam cleaners are versatile machines that offer the benefit of chemical-free cleaning.
• Oven

  Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.
• Air Cleaner

  Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.
• Fungicide

  Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.
• Polish

  Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.
• Driveway

  Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Cellulosic Browning

  Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.
• Glass

  Eyeglasses

  Prescription lenses that can be easily damaged with improper cleaning care.

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