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• ATP

  ATP

  ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate is the main energy transfer molecule present in all living (and once living) biological cells including animal, plant, bacterial, yeast, and mold cells.
• Bacteria

  Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.
• Bathroom Fan

  Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.
• Book

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• Builders

  Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.
• Carpet Terms

  Carpet Terms

  Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).
• Central Air

  Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.
• Builders

  Chelating agent

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

  Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.
• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
• Duct Cleaning

  Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.
• Dusting

  Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.
• 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.
• Flooding

  Floods

  Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.
• Fungus

  Fungi

  Mold and mildew are common forms of fungi that cause problems when present in homes.
• Grout

  Grout

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

  Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.
• Hazardous Waste

  Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.
• High Efficiency Washers

  High Efficiency Washing Machines

  HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.
• Hot Water Extraction

  Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

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