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• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Biofilm

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

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Blinds, window

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

• Bottle

  Don't get fingers or hands stuck during this task.

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Candles

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

• 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.

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Chlorine bleach

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

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