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• Counter Brush

  Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.
• Knives

  Cutlery

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

  Cutting board

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

  Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
• Denatured Alcohol

  Denatured alcohol

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

  Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.
• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.
• Dish Detergent

  Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

  Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.
• Dusting

  Dust, dusting

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

  Feces

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

  Floods

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

  Garbage bags

  How to chose the right bag for your needs and what to look for on product labels.
• Gutters

  Gutter, rain

  Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.
• Hard Water

  Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
• High Efficiency Washers

  High Efficiency Washing Machines

  HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.
• Laundry

  Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

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