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• Green Cleaning

  Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.
• Bleach

  Bleach

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

  Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.
• Blinds

  Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.
• Spot Removal

  Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, gently...
• Book

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• Borax

  Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.
• Bottle

  Bottle

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

  Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.
• Brick

  Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.
• Bronze

  Bronze

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

  Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.
• Bucket

  Bucket

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

  Carbon monoxide

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

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.
• Carpet Terms

  Carpet Terms

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

  Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

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