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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.
• Popcorn Ceiling

  Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.
• Acrylic

  Acrylic fixture

  Clean gently without abrasives.
• Alkaline

  Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.
• Asbestos

  Asbestos

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

  Automotive interior

  These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.
• Backpack Vacuums

  Backpack vacuum cleaner

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

  Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.
• Bathroom Fan

  Bathroom fan

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

  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.
• Bleach

  Bleach

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

  Blood

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

  Bottle

  A bottle brush on a long wire handle is an indispensable tool.
• Bronze

  Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.
• Bucket

  Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.
• Candles

  Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.
• Carbon Monoxide

  Carbon monoxide

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

  Carpet Terms

  Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).

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