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• Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.

• Recycling symbol, plastic

  How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

• Vinyl flooring

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

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Grout

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

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Yellowing

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

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Zodiaq

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

• Rinse

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

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• N95 respirator

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

• Gutter, rain

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

• Pressure washers

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

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

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