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• Alabaster

  Don't even think of getting that vase wet. Here's what to do.

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Antifungal

  These drugs are different from the agents used to fight fungi on surfaces.

• Audio/video components

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

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

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

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Bathroom

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

• Bathroom fan

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

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Bed bugs

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

• Biofilm

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

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• 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.

• Chimney

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

• Coffee maker

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

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