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• 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.
• Biocontaminants

  Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.
• Blinds

  Blinds, window

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

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.
• 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

  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).
• Carpet Cleaning

  Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.
• Caulking

  Caulk

  In the bathroom, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
• Central Air

  Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.
• Chimney

  Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.
• Bleach

  Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
• Coffee Maker

  Coffee maker

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

  Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.
• Computer Cleaning

  Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

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