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  • Mold

    Mold

    The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

  • MSDS

    What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?
  • Respirator

    N95 respirator

    An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.
  • Nanotechnology

    Nanotechnology

    Nanotechnology describes the creation and use of materials, devices and systems which control matter at the atomic or molecular level or “nanoscale”.

  • Natural ventilation

    A scientific term for “airing the place out.”

  • Nylons

    Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

  • Odor

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

    Organic chemical, compound

    Any substance that has carbon molecules in its structure.

  • Oriental rug

    This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.
  • Oven

    Oven, convection

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

  • Oven, conventional

    Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.
  • Oven

    Oven, self-cleaning

    The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

  • Paint cleaning

    Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

  • Personal protective equipment

    It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.
  • PH

    pH

    Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

  • Phosphates

    Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

  • Plexiglass

    You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

  • Portable extractor

    These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.
  • Home Maintenance

    Preventive maintenance

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

  • Protective gloves

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

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