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• Scouring

  Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in deep cleaning, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.
• Vinegar

  Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.
• Acetone

  Acetone

  That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.
• Acid

  Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.
• Air Cleaner

  Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.
• Alkaline

  Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.
• Ammonia

  Ammonia

  An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.
• Asbestos

  Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.
• Awning

  Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.
• Backpack Vacuums

  Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.
• Bathroom

  Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.
• Biofilm

  Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.
• Bleach

  Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.
• Borax

  Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.
• Bucket

  Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.
• Caulking

  Caulk

  In the bathroom, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
• Barbecue Grill

  Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.
• Builders

  Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

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