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• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

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

  Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.
• Degreaser

  Degreaser

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

  Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.
• 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?
• Driveway

  Driveway

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

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
• Duct Cleaning

  Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.
• Dust Mites

  Dust mites

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

  Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.
• DVDs

  DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.
• Edge Cleaning

  Edge Cleaning

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

  Electrical cord

  Simply cleaned but needs a regular safety check for worn, cracked, or frayed insulation.
• Indoor Environment

  Environmental agents

  Environmental agents are conditions such as humidity extremes, drafts, lack of ventilation, and overcrowding that cause stress, discomfort, or health problems.
• Ventilation

  Exhaust ventilation

  Fan and duct work used to remove harmful airborne contaminants from an area.
• 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.
• Safety

  Eye protection

  Certain tasks put eyes at risk and personal protection equipment is needed.
• Glass

  Eyeglasses

  Prescription lenses that can be easily damaged with improper cleaning care.
• Filter

  Fabric filter

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

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