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• Microfiber

  Microfiber mop

  A relatively new mop material that captures and removes soil through use of tiny, dense arrangements of synthetic fibers.
• Hard Water

  Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Sodium metasilicate

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

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.
• Toilet

  Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.
• Driveway

  Driveway

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

  Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.
• Steam Iron

  Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.
• Hot Water Extraction

  Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.
• 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.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Knives

  Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.
• Bathroom Fan

  Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.
• Bleach

  Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.
• Steam Cleaner

  Vapor Steam Cleaner

  Vapor steam cleaners are versatile machines that offer the benefit of chemical-free cleaning.
• Furnace

  Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.
• Deck

  Deck

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

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