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• Lock

  Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

• Bacteria digester

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

• Degreaser

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

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Sodium metasilicate

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

• Fungicide

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

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• MRSA

  Info about drug-resistant staph infections.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Fabric filter

  A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.

• HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Teflon® cookware

  Cleanup is a snap. That’s why so many people like Teflon.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

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