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• Barbecue Grill

  Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.
• Chrome

  Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.
• Bacteria

  Coliform

  Coliform bacteria are the commonly-used bacterial indicator of the sanitary quality of foods and water. They are defined as rod-shaped Gram-negative non-spore forming organisms.
• Comforter

  Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.
• Computer Keyboard

  Computer keyboard

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

  Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.
• Knives

  Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.
• Cutting Boards

  Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.
• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
• Degreaser

  Degreaser

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

  Driveway

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

  Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.
• Dust Mites

  Dust mites

  These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.
• Edge Cleaning

  Edge Cleaning

  Cleaning the edges of a floor, a task that may seem daunting but is rather simple.
• Ergonomic

  Ergonomics

  Features and design elements on products and equipment created to optimize use and reduce strain and risk of injury from repetitive motion.
• Excrement

  Excrement

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

  Extension pole

  These attachment tools allow for the safe cleaning of a home’s high and hard-to-reach areas.
• Filter

  Fabric filter

  Any fabric that captures dust particles from a stream of moving air.
• Feather Duster

  Feather duster

  Dusting tool popular for its flexibility and ease of use.
• Feces

  Feces

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

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