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Marble
Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.
Mattress
Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.
MCS
Here’s what multiple chemical sensitivity means.
MERV
A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.
Germs
Microbes
The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.
Microfiber
Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.
Microfiber mop
A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.
Microwave oven
A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.
Mineral scale
That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.
Mold
The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.
Mop, mopping
A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.
N95 respirator
An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.
Natural ventilation
A scientific term for “airing the place out.”
Needlework
When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.
Nylons
Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.
Oriental rug
This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.
Oven, convection
Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.
Oven, conventional
Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.
Oven, self-cleaning
The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.
Pergo
Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

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