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• Biological contaminants

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

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Fungus

  The kingdom to which molds and mildews belong.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Bed bugs

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

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Fungicide

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

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Organic chemical, compound

  Any substance that has carbon molecules in its structure.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• MRSA

  Info about drug-resistant staph infections.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Anti-bacterial products

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

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Lye

  Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.

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