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• IICRC

  An acronym for the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, a standards and certification organization.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• DVDs

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

• CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Solvent safety

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

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Fungus

  The kingdom to which molds and mildews belong.

• 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.

• Viruses

  Microorganisms that can cause a lot of mischief, viruses need hosts for propagation.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Ladder safety

  How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• Labels, product

  We cannot overstate the importance of reading product labels. Far too many people ignore this vital information.

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