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Fouling typically reduces filtration performance and requires cleaning or replacement.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026
But basically, my daily life is going to Gelson’s, going hiking, cleaning my house and being very happy with that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
The maker of cleaning products and other household goods on Monday said it now expects full-year adjusted earnings per share at the lower end of its guidance range of $5.70 to $6.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Rubble from the demolition blast was strewn around the house, and other relatives could be seen cleaning up the spaces that were still habitable.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
There’s a coupon for carpet cleaning, Boo’s birth certificate, which says Bridget Chesley—a mistake…she’s a Hooperman just like me—and a bunch of photos and stuff.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
In the coming years, Tau plans to scale up the number of cleanings and expand its service beyond San Francisco.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
The toothbrush camera targets interdental cleaning, helping your teeth stay in pristine condition between dentist-office cleanings.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
While the researchers say it won’t replace traditional dental cleaning, it could be used along with such cleanings to keep gum-disease inflammation at bay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
In addition to toothpaste, researchers and the PerioTrap team have developed a gel used after professional dental cleanings to block harmful bacteria, support a healthy microbiome, and maintain gum health.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
Instead of counting on a clean reaction, I'll do frequent "hydrogen cleanings" with a small flame.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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