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Radiator heating system
Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.
Environmental agents
What the scientists mean when using this term.
Sterilizer
Agents or methods used to kill everything that can cause infection or disease.
Surfactant
It makes water wetter!
Green cleaning
Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.
Comforter
Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.
Sanitizer
These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.
Biodegradable
A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.
Biofilm
More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.
Trisodium phosphate (TSP)
An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.
Fire alarm
Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.
Lead paint
If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.
Vacuum system, central
These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.
Enzyme
These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.
Hazardous waste
These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.
Chelating agent
A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.
Carpet and Rug Institute
The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry.
Chlorine bleach
This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
Humidifier, whole house
Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.
Phosphates
Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

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