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• Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Recycling symbol, plastic

  How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

• 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.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

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