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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.
• Vinegar

  Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.
• Acetone

  Acetone

  That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.
• Acid

  Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.
• Acoustic Ceiling

  Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.
• Alkaline

  Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.
• Asbestos

  Asbestos

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

  Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.
• Baseboard

  Baseboards

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

  Bathtub ring

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

  Bleach

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

  Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.
• Butcher Block

  Butcher block

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

  Carbon monoxide

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

  Coffee maker

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

  Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.
• Cutting Boards

  Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.
• Pet Dander

  Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.
• De-scaler

  De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

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