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• Scouring

  Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in deep cleaning, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.
• Acid

  Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.
• Acrylic

  Acrylic fixture

  Clean gently without abrasives.
• Stereos

  Audio/video components

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

  Automotive exterior

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

  Baskets

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

  Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.
• Bathroom Fan

  Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.
• Bathroom Rug

  Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.
• Biofilm

  Biofilm

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

  Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.
• Blinds

  Blinds, window

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

  Blot, blotting

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

  Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.
• Candles

  Candles

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

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