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• 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.
• De-scaler

  De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.
• Deck

  Deck

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

  Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.
• Detergent

  Detergent

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

  Dilution

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

  Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need occasional care.
• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.
• Dish Detergent

  Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

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

  Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.
• Dryer

  Dryer

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

  Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.
• Dust Mites

  Dust mites

  These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.
• 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.
• Cleaning Terms

  Emulsification

  A process that helps cleaning products break down and suspend fats and oils.
• Enamel

  Enamel

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

  Excrement

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

  Extraction cleaning

  Process in which a hot, water-based cleaning solution is injected into and extracted from the carpet nap, taking with it the loosened soil.

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