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• 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).
• Caulking

  Caulk

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

  Central air conditioner

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

  Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
• Comforter

  Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.
• Computer Keyboard

  Computer keyboard

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

  Concrete floor

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

  Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.
• De-scaler

  De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.
• Deck

  Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.
• Detergent

  Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.
• Diatomaceous Earth

  Diatomaceous earth

  Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms.
• Dilution

  Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?
• Disinfectant

  Disinfectant

  Solutions that kill the bugs, but not necessarily any spores.
• Drains

  Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.
• Driveway

  Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.
• Dust Mopping

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
• Duct Cleaning

  Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

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