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• Bleach

  Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

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

  Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.
• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
• De-scaler

  De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.
• Denatured Alcohol

  Denatured alcohol

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

  Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?
• Drains

  Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.
• Dusting

  Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.
• Tobacco Smoke

  Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

  Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.
• Enzymes

  Enzymes

  Naturally-occurring proteins used in cleaning products to digest waste and remove stains.
• Excrement

  Excrement

  Also known as feces or stool, it must be dealt with safely and promptly.
• Ventilation

  Exhaust ventilation

  Fan and duct work used to remove harmful airborne contaminants from an area.
• Safety

  Eye protection

  Certain tasks put eyes at risk and personal protection equipment is needed.
• Feces

  Feces

  Also known as stool or excrement, this waste must be dealt with safely.
• Fiberglass

  Fiberglass

  A durable surface that must be delicately cleaned to prevent scratches.
• Fire

  Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.
• Flooding

  Floods

  Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.
• Foam Rubber

  Foam rubber

  Periodic attention is needed to minimize foul odors.
• Garbage Disposal

  Food disposer

  Also known as a garbage disposal, food disposers chop up food waste enabling it to be washed down the drain safely.

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