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• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Builders

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

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Personal protective equipment

  It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.

• Mud

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

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

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