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• Alkaline

  Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Protective gloves

  We use this term often in describing how to perform various cleaning tasks safely. Here’s what it means.
• Rubber Gloves

  Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.
• PH

  pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.
• Lye

  Lye

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

  Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.
• Grease

  Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.
• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.
• Ammonia

  Ammonia

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

  Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Range fan

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

• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?
• Respirator

  N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.
• Monitor

  Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.
• Degreaser

  Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.
• Formica

  Formica

  This laminate surface is durable and resilient if properly cleaned.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Wilsonart laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
• Detergent

  Detergent

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

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