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Marble	Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.
Mat	Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.
Mattress	Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.
MCS	Here’s what multiple chemical sensitivity means.
MERV	A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.
Microban®	It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.
Microbes	The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.
Microfiber	Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.
Microfiber mop	A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.
Microwave oven	A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.
Mildew	It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.
Mineral scale	That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.
Mirror	A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!
Mold	The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.
Mop, mopping	A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.
MRSA	Info about drug-resistant staph infections.
MSDS	What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?
Mud	Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

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