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• Foam Rubber

  Foam rubber

  Periodic attention is needed to minimize foul odors.
• Bacteria

  Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.
• Dust Mopping

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
• Biocontaminants

  Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.
• Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning

  Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning

  Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning consists of methods or procedures that enable carpet fibers to dry to their natural state in two hours or less.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.
• Ammonia

  Ammonia

  An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.
• Backpack Vacuums

  Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.
• Laundry

  Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.
• Bleach

  Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

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

  pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

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