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  • HVAC

    Air filter

    Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.
  • Ammonia

    Ammonia

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

    Antibacterial products

    The scientific debate continues over whether antibacterial soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.
  • 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.
  • Bacteria

    Bed bugs

    You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.
  • Green Cleaning

    Biodegradable

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

    Biological contaminants

    Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.
  • Carbon Monoxide Alarms

    Carbon monoxide alarm

    Every home should have at least one CO detector.
  • Carpet Terms

    Carpet Terms

    Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).
  • 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.
  • Dust Mopping

    Dry mopping

    A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
  • Enzymes

    Enzymes

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

    Fire alarm

    Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.
  • House Cleaning Tips

    High traffic area

    Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

  • Houseplants

    Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

  • 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.

  • MERV

    A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.
  • 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.

  • Oven, continuous-cleaning

    Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

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