TOOLS & MATERIALS

New products for keeping the house cleaner and tighter.

Upgrades for a cleaner house.

1. DISINFECTING FAN

Just introduced, the Haiku UV-C ceiling fan uses upward-directed ultraviolet light to eliminate up to 99.9 percent of airborne pathogens, even as it helps cool the house. In 10 finish options, indoor or outdoor, and sizes from 52" to 84" dia. $1,744 and up. Big Ass Fans, (877) 244-3267, bigassfans.com

2. EASIER WINDOW SCREENS

These affordable screens have a flexible frame that makes them easy to install and remove. Available up to 55" wide x 80" tall, for windows with or without screen tracks. Screen-mesh options include high-visibility and pet-resistant. Priced $49.95 –$74.95. Flexscreen, (724) 519-8675, flexscreen.com

3. ANTIMICROBIAL COATINGS

Made in Italy and new to the U.S., this waterbased, VOC-free thermal paint is intended for potentially wet areas where mold can occur. Bisaten Thermal Paint & Primer is antimicrobial and fights condensation and the potential for mold. One gallon is $69.95. Di Maria, (561) 307-5283, bisaten.us

4. IMPERVIOUS COATING

Treat a beat-up concrete garage or workshop floor to a new finish with DaiHard 100 concrete sealer. The low-odor, zero-VOC, 100% solids epoxy formula withstands heavy traffic and won’t pick up tire marks, once cured. A kit is $79.95. Clear-coat sealer optional. Daich Coatings, (866) 463-2424, daitchcoatings.com

5. KILOWATT STORAGE

There are solar batteries and then there’s Powerwall2. When paired with solar panels, it can store 13.5 kilowatt hours of usable energy, available on demand even during power outages. With installation and supporting hardware, about $10,000. Tesla, (888) 518-3752, tesla.com