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• Absorbents

  Absorbents

  Granular substances that soak up stains and spills.
• Popcorn Ceiling

  Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.
• Acoustic Ceiling

  Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.
• HVAC

  Air filter

  Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.
• Car Wash

  Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.
• Automobile

  Automotive interior

  These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.
• Backpack Vacuums

  Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.
• Baseboard

  Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.
• Baskets

  Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.
• Bathroom Rug

  Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
• Green Cleaning

  Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.
• Biofilm

  Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.
• Spot Removal

  Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, gently...
• Boots

  Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.
• 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, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.
• 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.

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