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• Vinegar

  Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.
• Acrylic

  Acrylic fixture

  Clean gently without abrasives.
• Car Wash

  Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.
• Grill Cleaning

  Barbecue grill

  We’ve listed these patio appliances as separate entries by fuel type.
• Stain Removal

  Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.
• 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).
• Barbecue Grill

  Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.
• Chrome

  Chrome

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

  Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!
• Bacteria

  Coliform

  Coliform bacteria are the commonly-used bacterial indicator of the sanitary quality of foods and water. They are defined as rod-shaped Gram-negative non-spore forming organisms.
• Comforter

  Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.
• Corian

  Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.
• Knives

  Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.
• Cutting Boards

  Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.
• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

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

  Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.
• Drains

  Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

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