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  • HVAC

    Air filter

    Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.
  • ATP

    ATP

    ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate is the main energy transfer molecule present in all living (and once living) biological cells including animal, plant, bacterial, yeast, and mold cells.
  • Car Wash

    Automotive exterior

    Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.
  • Borax

    Borax

    Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.
  • Builders

    Builders

    These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.
  • Central Air

    Central air conditioner

    Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.
  • Builders

    Chelating agent

    A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.
  • Comforter

    Comforter

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

    Detergent

    A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.
  • Dilution

    Dilution

    Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?
  • Dryer

    Dryer

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

    Emulsification

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

    Enamel

    Durable, but not indestructible, hard, glossy coating that can withstand cleaning products that might degrade latex-paint finishes.
  • Enzymes

    Enzymes

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

    Extension pole

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

  • Freezer

    Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.
  • Furnace

    Furnace

    Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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