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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.
• Vinegar

  Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.
• 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.
• Acrylic

  Acrylic fixture

  Clean gently without abrasives.
• Air Cleaner

  Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.
• Asbestos

  Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.
• ATP

  ATP

  ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate is the main energy transfer molecule present in all living (and once living) biological cells including animal, plant, bacterial, yeast, and mold cells.
• Stereos

  Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.
• 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.
• Awning

  Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.
• Bacteria

  Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.
• Baseboard

  Baseboards

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

  Baskets

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

  Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.
• Bathroom Fan

  Bathroom fan

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

  Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.
• Biofilm

  Biofilm

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

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