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• Labels, product

  We cannot overstate the importance of reading product labels. Far too many people ignore this vital information.

• Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Household Prod. Database

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

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

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

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Trash bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on recycling bags for trash disposal.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Microban®

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

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.

• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Green cleaning

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

• Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

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