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N95 respirator	An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.
Nanotechnology	Nanotechnology describes the creation and use of materials, devices and systems which control matter at the atomic or molecular level or “nanoscale”.
Natural ventilation	A scientific term for “airing the place out.”
Needlework	When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.
Neutral cleaner	A cleaning agent having a pH of 7 and which is neither acid nor alkaline. In a less technical sense, a "neutral" cleaner has a pH between 6 and 8.
No-Wax Floor	A vinyl floor with a tough, clear finish.
Non-stick cookware	Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.
Nylons	Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.