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• Absorbents

  Absorbents

  Granular substances that soak up stains and spills.
• Acoustic Ceiling

  Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.
• Alkaline

  Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.
• 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.
• Grill Cleaning

  Barbecue grill

  We’ve listed these patio appliances as separate entries by fuel type.
• Baseboard

  Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.
• Bathroom Fan

  Bathroom fan

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

  Bed bugs

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

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• Builders

  Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.
• Butcher Block

  Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.
• Carbon Monoxide

  Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.
• 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.
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.
• 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.
• Driveway

  Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

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