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  • Viruses

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

    Antibacterial products

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

    Enzymes

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

    UV-C

    UVC has been shown to inactivate viruses, mycoplasma, bacteria, and fungi, whether suspended in air or deposited on surfaces - EPA

  • Sterilizer

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

  • Sanitizer

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

    Bacteria

    The bugs are everywhere — literally.
  • 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.
  • Biocontaminants

    Biological contaminants

    Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.
  • House Cleaning Tips

    High traffic area

    Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.
  • Dust Mopping

    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

    Fire alarm

    Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

  • Relative humidity

    Even humidity is relative.
  • Ammonia

    Ammonia

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

    Vapor Steam Cleaner

    Vapor steam cleaners are versatile machines that offer the benefit of chemical-free cleaning.

  • Sink, porcelain

    Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

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