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• Popcorn Ceiling

  Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.
• Air Cleaner

  Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.
• Stereos

  Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.
• Bathroom Fan

  Bathroom fan

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

  Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.
• Bathtub

  Bed bugs

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

  Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.
• 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.
• Butcher Block

  Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.
• 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).
• 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.
• Chimney

  Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.
• Comforter

  Comforter

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

  Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

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

  Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

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