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• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• 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.

• Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

• 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.

• Fungus

  The kingdom to which molds and mildews belong.

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Sterilizer

  Agents or methods used to kill everything that can cause infection or disease.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

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

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