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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.
• Absorbents

  Absorbents

  Granular substances that soak up stains and spills.
• 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.
• Alcohol

  Alcohol

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

  Ammonia

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

  Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.
• 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.
• Grill Cleaning

  Barbecue grill

  We’ve listed these patio appliances as separate entries by fuel type.
• Bathroom Fan

  Bathroom fan

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

  Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.
• Biofilm

  Biofilm

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

  Bleach

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

  Blinds, window

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

  Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, gently...
• Boots

  Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.
• 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, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.
• Bronze

  Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.

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