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  • ATP

    ATP

    ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate is the main energy transfer molecule present in all living (and once living) biological cells including animal, plant, bacterial, yeast, and mold cells.
  • Bacteria

    Bacteria

    The bugs are everywhere — literally.
  • Enzymes

    Bacteria digester

    A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.
  • Green Cleaning

    Biodegradable

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

    Comforter

    Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.
  • Detergent

    Detergent

    A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.
  • Dilution

    Dilution

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

    Drain

    Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.
  • Enzymes

    Enzymes

    Naturally-occurring proteins used in cleaning products to digest waste and remove stains.
  • Flooding

    Floods

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

    Flooring

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

    Fungi

    Mold and mildew are common forms of fungi that cause problems when present in homes.
  • Grill Cleaning

    Gas grill

    These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.
  • Green Cleaning

    Green cleaning

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

    Grout

    It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.
  • Gutters

    Gutter, rain

    Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.

  • Humidifier, whole house

    Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.
  • Germs

    Microbes

    The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.
  • Mildew

    Mildew

    Usually just another name for mold.

  • Odor

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

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