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• HVAC

  Air filter

  Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.
• Alcohol

  Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.
• Ammonia

  Ammonia

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

  Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.
• Car Wash

  Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.
• Automobile

  Automotive interior

  These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.
• Bathroom Fan

  Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub ring

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

  Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.
• Blinds

  Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.
• Book

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• Brick

  Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.
• Butcher Block

  Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.
• Air Purifier

  CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.
• Candles

  Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.
• Carbon Monoxide

  Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.
• Carpet Terms

  Carpet Terms

  Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).
• Chrome

  Chrome

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

  Concrete floor

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

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