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• 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.
• Bleach

  Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
• 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.
• Counter Brush

  Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.
• Knives

  Cutlery

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

  Damp mopping

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

  Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.
• Degreaser

  Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.
• Diatomaceous Earth

  Diatomaceous earth

  Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms.
• Driveway

  Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.
• Dust Mopping

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
• Dry Sponge

  Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.
• Dusting

  Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.
• DVDs

  DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.
• Edge Cleaning

  Edge Cleaning

  Cleaning the edges of a floor, a task that may seem daunting but is rather simple.
• Cleaning Terms

  Emulsification

  A process that helps cleaning products break down and suspend fats and oils.
• Enzymes

  Enzymes

  Naturally-occurring proteins used in cleaning products to digest waste and remove stains.

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