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• Sanitizer

  These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.

• Microban®

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

• 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.

• Sterilizer

  Agents or methods used to kill everything that can cause infection or disease.

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Disinfectant

  Solutions that kill the bugs, but not necessarily any spores.

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• MSDS

  What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• XRF

  X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.

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