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• Air Cleaner

  Air cleaner

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

  Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.
• Ammonia

  Ammonia

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

  Antifungal

  These drugs are different from the agents used to fight fungi on surfaces.
• Backpack Vacuums

  Backpack vacuum cleaner

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

  Bed bugs

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

  Biofilm

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

  Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.
• Candles

  Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  Carpet and Rug Institute

  The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry.
• Builders

  Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.
• Chimney

  Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.
• Corian

  Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  CRI

  An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.
• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

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

  Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.
• Dusting

  Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.
• Earthstone

  Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc.
• Excrement

  Excrement

  Also known as feces or stool, it must be dealt with safely and promptly.
• Safety

  Eye protection

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

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