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• Cleaning Terms

  Emulsification

  A process that helps cleaning products break down and suspend fats and oils.
• Enzymes

  Enzymes

  Naturally-occurring proteins used in cleaning products to digest waste and remove stains.
• Excrement

  Excrement

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

  Feces

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

  Figurine

  Cleaning these collectibles or decorative characters should be done carefully.
• Fireplace

  Fireplace ash

  Although a shallow bed of fireplace ash is beneficial, cleaning up excess should be done gently and safely.
• Formica

  Formica

  This laminate surface is durable and resilient if properly cleaned.
• Furnace

  Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.
• Trashcan

  Garbage can

  Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.
• Grill Cleaning

  Gas grill

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

  Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.
• Washing Dishes

  Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.
• Jewelry Cleaning

  Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.
• Grease

  Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.
• Green Cleaning

  Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.
• Hard Water

  Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
• Heater

  Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
• High Efficiency Washers

  High Efficiency Washing Machines

  HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.
• Laundry

  Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

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