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• Vinegar

  Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.
• Acid

  Acid

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

  Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.
• Air Cleaner

  Air cleaner

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

  Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.
• Antibacterial

  Antibacterial products

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

  Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.
• Backpack Vacuums

  Backpack vacuum cleaner

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

  Bathroom

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

  Bathroom fan

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

  Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
• Bathtub

  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.
• Borax

  Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.
• Butcher Block

  Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.
• Air Purifier

  CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.
• Candles

  Candles

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

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  Carpet and Rug Institute

  The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry.

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