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• Acrylic

  Acrylic fixture

  Clean gently without abrasives.
• HVAC

  Air filter

  Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.
• Alabaster

  Alabaster

  Clean with damp cloth or sponge but don't overwet.
• Stereos

  Audio/video components

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

  Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.
• Backpack Vacuums

  Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.
• Green Cleaning

  Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.
• Biofilm

  Biofilm

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

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.
• Blinds

  Blinds, window

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

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• 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.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.
• Chimney

  Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.
• Chrome

  Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.
• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
• Dish Detergent

  Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

  Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.
• Drains

  Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

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