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• Chimney

  Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.
• Coffee Maker

  Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!
• 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.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  CRI

  An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.
• 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.
• Pet Dander

  Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.
• Deck

  Deck

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

  Denatured alcohol

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

  Drain

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

  Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.
• Dust Mopping

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
• Dry Sponge

  Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.
• Dust Mites

  Dust mites

  These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.
• Dusting

  Dust, dusting

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

  Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc.
• 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.
• 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.
• Feces

  Feces

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

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