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• Vinegar

  Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.
• Air Cleaner

  Air cleaner

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

  Air filter

  Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.
• Ammonia

  Ammonia

  An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.
• Asbestos

  Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.
• Automobile

  Automotive interior

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

  Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.
• 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.
• Stain Removal

  Blood

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

  Builders

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

  Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.
• 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.
• Caulking

  Caulk

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

  Cellulosic Browning

  Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.
• 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.
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

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