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• VOCs

  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.
• Solvents

  Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.
• Degreaser

  Degreaser

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

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.
• Builders

  Chelating agent

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

  Enzymes

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

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.
• Green Cleaning

  Green cleaning

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

• MCS

  Here’s what multiple chemical sensitivity means.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.
• Enzymes

  Bacteria digester

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

  Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.
• Popcorn Ceiling

  Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.
• 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.
• Alcohol

  Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.
• Rubbing Alcohol

  Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.
• Bacteria

  Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.
• Lye

  Lye

  Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.
• Laundry

  Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

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