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• Blender

  Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.
• Garbage Disposal

  Food disposer

  Also known as a garbage disposal, food disposers chop up food waste enabling it to be washed down the drain safely.
• Grill Cleaning

  Barbecue grill

  We’ve listed these patio appliances as separate entries by fuel type.
• Dust Mites

  Dust mites

  These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.
• Dish Detergent

  Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

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

  Feces

  Also known as stool or excrement, this waste must be dealt with safely.
• Cleaning Terms

  Emulsification

  A process that helps cleaning products break down and suspend fats and oils.
• Excrement

  Excrement

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

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.
• Backpack Vacuums

  Backpack vacuum cleaner

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

  Flooring

  Formal floor covering over a subfloor, which can include carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile.

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

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

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!
• Mold

  Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.
• Bathroom

  Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.
• Bathroom Fan

  Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.
• Flooding

  Floods

  Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.

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