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• Monitor

  Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.
• Respirator

  N95 respirator

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

  Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.
• Nanotechnology

  Nanotechnology

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

  Excrement

  Also known as feces or stool, it must be dealt with safely and promptly.
• Awning

  Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.
• Carpet Terms

  Carpet Terms

  Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).
• Stainmaster

  Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.
• Scouring

  Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in deep cleaning, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.
• Feces

  Feces

  Also known as stool or excrement, this waste must be dealt with safely.
• Deck

  Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.
• Cleaning Product Recommendations

  Neutral cleaner

  A cleaning agent having a pH of 7 and which is neither acid nor alkaline. In a less technical sense, a "neutral" cleaner has a pH between 6 and 8.
• Grill Cleaning

  Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

• Mud

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

  Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.
• Stereos

  Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.
• Cutting Boards

  Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.
• Hazardous Waste

  Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

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