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• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Anti-bacterial products

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

• Biofilm

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

• 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.

• Enzyme

  These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.

• 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.

• MRSA

  Info about drug-resistant staph infections.

• Odor

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

• Cutting board

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

• Bacteria digester

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

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Refrigerator interior

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

• Protective gloves

  We use this term often in describing how to perform various cleaning tasks safely. Here’s what it means.

• Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.

• Wet (soak) mopping

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

• Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

• Latex gloves

  These indispensable tools help guard against infection and chemical exposure.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

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