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• Borax

  Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.
• Bottle

  Bottle

  A bottle brush on a long wire handle is an indispensable tool.
• 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.
• Bucket

  Bucket

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

  Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.
• Air Purifier

  CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  Carpet and Rug Institute

  The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry.
• Carpet Terms

  Carpet Terms

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

  Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Cellulosic Browning

  Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.
• Central Air

  Central air conditioner

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

  Chelating agent

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

  Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
• 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.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  CRI

  An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.
• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

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

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