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• Acid

  Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.
• Air Cleaner

  Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.
• Asbestos

  Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.
• Biocontaminants

  Biological contaminants

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

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• Barbecue Grill

  Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.
• Bleach

  Chlorine bleach

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

  Concrete floor

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

  Degreaser

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

  Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?
• Dish Detergent

  Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

  Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.
• Safety

  Eye protection

  Certain tasks put eyes at risk and personal protection equipment is needed.
• Fireplace

  Fireplace ash

  Although a shallow bed of fireplace ash is beneficial, cleaning up excess should be done gently and safely.
• Fungicide

  Fungicide

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

  Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.
• Grout

  Grout brush

  The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.
• Hard Water

  Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
• Hazardous Waste

  Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Household Prod. Database

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

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

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