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• Baskets

  Baskets

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

  Bathroom fan

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

  Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
• Biofilm

  Biofilm

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

  Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.
• Bleach

  Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.
• Blender

  Blender

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

  Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.
• Book

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• 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.
• Butcher Block

  Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.
• Air Purifier

  CADR

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

  Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.
• 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).
• Caulking

  Caulk

  In the bathroom, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Cellulosic Browning

  Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.
• Central Air

  Central air conditioner

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

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