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Neutral cleaner
A cleaning agent having a pH of 7 and which is neither acid nor alkaline. In a less technical sense, a "neutral" cleaner has a pH between 6 and 8.
Glass
Eyeglasses
Prescription lenses that can be easily damaged with improper cleaning care.
Microfiber
Microfiber mop
A relatively new mop material that captures and removes soil through use of tiny, dense arrangements of synthetic fibers.
Hot Water Extraction
Hot water extraction
Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.
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.
Silk houseplants
Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.
Needlework
When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.
Cutting Boards
Cutting board
Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.
CDs
CDs (Compact Discs)
Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.
DVDs
DVDs
Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.
Safety goggles
Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.
Borax
Borax
Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.
Cleaning Terms
Emulsification
A process that helps cleaning products break down and suspend fats and oils.
Damp Mopping
Damp mopping
Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
Flooring
Flooring
Formal floor covering over a subfloor, which can include carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile.
Ivory
If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.
Shower squeegee
A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.
Wet (soak) mopping
What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.
Safety
Eye protection
Certain tasks put eyes at risk and personal protection equipment is needed.
Quartz
Quartz surface
It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.