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• Absorbents

  Absorbents

  Granular substances that soak up stains and spills.
• Acrylic

  Acrylic fixture

  Clean gently without abrasives.
• Answering Machine

  Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.
• Ashtray

  Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.
• ATP

  ATP

  ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate is the main energy transfer molecule present in all living (and once living) biological cells including animal, plant, bacterial, yeast, and mold cells.
• Car Wash

  Automotive exterior

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

  Automotive interior

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

  Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
• 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.
• Spot Removal

  Blot, blotting

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

  Brick, interior (untreated)

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

  Caulk

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

  CDs (Compact Discs)

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

  Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.
• Computer Cleaning

  Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.
• Corian

  Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.
• Knives

  Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

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