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- Microorganisms that can cause a lot of mischief, viruses need hosts for propagation.
- 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.
- 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.
- The scientific debate continues over whether antibacterial soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.
- Naturally-occurring proteins used in cleaning products to digest waste and remove stains.
- UVC has been shown to inactivate viruses, mycoplasma, bacteria, and fungi, whether suspended in air or deposited on surfaces - EPA
- Agents or methods used to kill everything that can cause infection or disease.
- These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.
- The bugs are everywhere — literally.
- 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.
- Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.
- Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.
- A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
- Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.
- These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.
- Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.
- Even humidity is relative.
- An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.
- Vapor steam cleaners are versatile machines that offer the benefit of chemical-free cleaning.
- Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

