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• Bed bugs

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

  Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.
• Book

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• Borax

  Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.
• 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.
• Air Purifier

  CADR

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

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