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• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Air cleaner

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

• Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Asbestos

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

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Audio/video components

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

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Barbecue grill

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

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• 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

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• 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.

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