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• Brass

  Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.
• Brick

  Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.
• Broom

  Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.
• Builders

  Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.
• Carbon Monoxide

  Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.
• Caulking

  Caulk

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

  CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.
• Central Air

  Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.
• 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.
• Chimney

  Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.
• Chrome

  Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.
• Coffee Maker

  Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!
• Computer Keyboard

  Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.
• Monitor

  Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.
• Computer Cleaning

  Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.
• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
• Pet Dander

  Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

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