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Earthstone	A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.
Edge cleaning	Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.
Electrical cord	Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.
Emulsification	The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.
Enamel, enameled surface	It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.
Environmental agents	What the scientists mean when using this term.
Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)	Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.
Enzyme	These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.
Excrement	This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.
Exhaust ventilation	A scientific term for a fan and duct work.
Extension pole	Also known as extension handles, these tools help keep your feet on firm ground instead of on a shaky, wet ladder.
Extraction cleaning	A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.
Eye protection	Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.
Eyeglasses	It's a lot easier than you think to damage prescription lenses.

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