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  • Bacteria

    Bacteria

    The bugs are everywhere — literally.
  • Bacteria

    Coliform

    Coliform bacteria are the commonly-used bacterial indicator of the sanitary quality of foods and water. They are defined as rod-shaped Gram-negative non-spore forming organisms.

  • Odor

    Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.
  • Biofilm

    Biofilm

    More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.
  • Fungus

    Fungi

    Mold and mildew are common forms of fungi that cause problems when present in homes.
  • Antibacterial

    Antibacterial products

    The scientific debate continues over whether antibacterial soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.
  • Enzymes

    Enzymes

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

    Biological contaminants

    Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

    What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.
  • ATP

    ATP

    ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate is the main energy transfer molecule present in all living (and once living) biological cells including animal, plant, bacterial, yeast, and mold cells.
  • Germs

    Microbes

    The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.
  • Cutting Boards

    Cutting board

    Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

  • MRSA

    Info about drug-resistant staph infections.
  • Enzymes

    Bacteria digester

    A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.
  • Food Processor

    Food processor

    Handy tool for breaking up food into right-sized pieces, that should be cleaned thoroughly after every use.
  • Dust Mites

    Dust mites

    These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

  • Refrigerator interior

    Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.
  • 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.

  • Wet (soak) mopping

    What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.
  • UV-C

    UV-C

    UVC has been shown to inactivate viruses, mycoplasma, bacteria, and fungi, whether suspended in air or deposited on surfaces - EPA

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