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• Pergo

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

  Coliform

  Coliform bacteria are the commonly-used bacterial indicator of the sanitary quality of foods and water. They are defined as rod-shaped Gram-negative non-spore forming organisms.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
• Computer Cleaning

  Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.
• High Efficiency Washers

  High Efficiency Washing Machines

  HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.
• Power Cord

  Electrical cord

  Simply cleaned but needs a regular safety check for worn, cracked, or frayed insulation.
• Stain Removal

  Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Wilsonart flooring

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

  Builders

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

  Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.
• Food Processor

  Food processor

  Handy tool for breaking up food into right-sized pieces, that should be cleaned thoroughly after every use.
• Washing Dishes

  Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.
• Dusting

  Dust, dusting

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

  Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.
• Book

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.
• Excrement

  Excrement

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

  Detergent

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

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