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• Asbestos

  Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.
• Popcorn Ceiling

  Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.
• Nanotechnology

  Nanotechnology

  Nanotechnology describes the creation and use of materials, devices and systems which control matter at the atomic or molecular level or “nanoscale”.
• Absorbents

  Absorbents

  Granular substances that soak up stains and spills.
• Hot Water Extraction

  Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.
• Carpet Extractors

  Extraction cleaning

  Process in which a hot, water-based cleaning solution is injected into and extracted from the carpet nap, taking with it the loosened soil.
• Deck

  Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.
• Comforter

  Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.
• VOCs

  Organic chemical, compound

  Any substance that has carbon molecules in its structure.
• Baskets

  Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.
• Foam Rubber

  Foam rubber

  Periodic attention is needed to minimize foul odors.
• Home Maintenance

  Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.
• Dust Mopping

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Personal protective equipment

  It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.
• Microfiber

  Microfiber mop

  A relatively new mop material that captures and removes soil through use of tiny, dense arrangements of synthetic fibers.
• Candles

  Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

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