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• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Odor

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

• Lye

  Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• 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.

• MRSA

  Info about drug-resistant staph infections.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• R.E.H.

  The highest educational designation offered by the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA).

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Trash bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on recycling bags for trash disposal.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Janitorial goods supplier

  The place to find professional tools.

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Preventive maintenance

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

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Electrical cord

  Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

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