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Microfiber mop
A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.
Household Prod. Database
Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.
Caulk
Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
Enamel, enameled surface
It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.
Urine
Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.
Pressed wood
Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.
Sink
Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.
Phosphates
Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.
Cutting board
Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.
Shower curtain
The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.
Hi-Macs
An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.
Green cleaning
Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.
Residue
Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.
Oil spill
Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.
Alkalies
Best for removing grease and oil.
XRF
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.
Mold
The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.
Hazardous waste
These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.
Dishwasher detergent
A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.

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