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• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Carbon monoxide

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

• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

• Natural ventilation

  A scientific term for “airing the place out.”

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Vacuum system, central

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

• Hazardous waste

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

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Ventilation

  Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

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

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

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