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• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Bathroom fan

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

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, from routine maintenance to emergency care.

• 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.

• Bronze

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

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Central air conditioner

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

• Chrome

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

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Concrete floor

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

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

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