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  • Viruses

    Microorganisms that can cause a lot of mischief, viruses need hosts for propagation.
  • Microbes

    The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.
  • Anti-bacterial products

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

    Agents or methods used to kill everything that can cause infection or disease.
  • Enzyme

    These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.
  • Sanitizer

    These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.
  • Bacteria

    The bugs are everywhere — literally.
  • Biological contaminants

    Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.
  • High traffic area

    Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.
  • Dry mopping

    A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
  • Smoke alarm

    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.
  • Vacuum system, central

    These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.
  • Fire alarm

    Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.
  • Relative humidity

    Even humidity is relative.
  • Ammonia

    Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!
  • Sink, porcelain

    Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.
  • Biodegradable

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

    Dusting and rinsing are the answers.
  • MERV

    A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.
  • Oven, continuous-cleaning

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

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