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• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Fighting back against dust is a priority with this electronic component.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Natural ventilation

  A scientific term for “airing the place out.”

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• IICRC

  An acronym for the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, a standards and certification organization.

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

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