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• Bacteria digester

  A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.

• Organic chemical, compound

  Any substance that has carbon molecules in its structure.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Enzyme

  These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.

• Fungus

  The kingdom to which molds and mildews belong.

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

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