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• Corian

  Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.
• Cutting Boards

  Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.
• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
• Deck

  Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.
• Degreaser

  Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.
• Detergent

  Detergent

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

  Diatomaceous earth

  Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms.
• Dilution

  Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?
• Dish Detergent

  Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

  Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.
• Disinfectant

  Disinfectant

  Solutions that kill the bugs, but not necessarily any spores.
• Dust Mopping

  Dry mopping

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

  Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.
• Dusting

  Dust, dusting

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

  DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.
• Earthstone

  Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc.
• Edge Cleaning

  Edge Cleaning

  Cleaning the edges of a floor, a task that may seem daunting but is rather simple.
• Enamel

  Enamel

  Durable, but not indestructible, hard, glossy coating that can withstand cleaning products that might degrade latex-paint finishes.
• Enzymes

  Enzymes

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

  Excrement

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

  Eye protection

  Certain tasks put eyes at risk and personal protection equipment is needed.

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