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• Biofilm

  Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.
• Blender

  Blender

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

  Blinds, window

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

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• Brick

  Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.
• Broom

  Broom

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

  Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.
• 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.
• CDs

  CDs (Compact Discs)

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

  Central air conditioner

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

  Chlorine bleach

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

  Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.
• Bacteria

  Coliform

  Coliform bacteria are the commonly-used bacterial indicator of the sanitary quality of foods and water. They are defined as rod-shaped Gram-negative non-spore forming organisms.
• Comforter

  Comforter

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

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