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Acurid OE-30 from Orkin Exterminating Company, Inc., is a new proprietary, environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1]  solution that organically breaks down drain grease and grime. Containing no pesticides, OE-30 uses naturally occurring enzymes and bacteria to remove grease and grime buildup build·up also build-up  
n.
1. The act or process of amassing or increasing: a military buildup; a buildup of tension during the strike.

2.
 in drains without chemicals that may pose environmental health threats. It is safe for plumbing systems, as well.

OE-30 reduces and eliminates the conditions that attract pests, even when pests are not seen. For example, drain fly larvae Larvae, in Roman religion
Larvae: see lemures.
 thrive on the greasy greas·y  
adj. greas·i·er, greas·i·est
1. Coated or soiled with grease.

2. Containing grease, especially too much grease: a greasy hamburger.

3.
 buildup in drains. Treating this condition is particularly challenging, because pesticide application in drains is not an environmentally sound strategy and is often prohibited.

The Acurid OE-30 treatment is integrated part of an overall program that includes an initial inspection by an Acurid-certified technician.

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Title Annotation:Maintenance And Housekeeping
Publication:Nursing Homes
Date:Sep 1, 2003
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