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• Scouring

  Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

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

  Absorbents

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

  Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.
• Acrylic

  Acrylic fixture

  Clean gently without abrasives.
• Alkaline

  Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.
• Ammonia

  Ammonia

  An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.
• Awning

  Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.
• Biofilm

  Biofilm

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

  Bleach

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

  Blinds, window

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

  Bottle

  A bottle brush on a long wire handle is an indispensable tool.
• Brick

  Brick, exterior

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

  Broom

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

  Butcher block

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

  Candles

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

  Chlorine bleach

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

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