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• Acetone

  Acetone

  That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.
• Air Cleaner

  Air cleaner

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

  Alabaster

  Clean with damp cloth or sponge but don't overwet.
• Stereos

  Audio/video components

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

  Automotive interior

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

  Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.
• Baskets

  Baskets

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

  Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
• Green Cleaning

  Biodegradable

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

  Blinds, window

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

  Blood

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

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• Boots

  Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.
• Broom

  Broom

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

  CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

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