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• Absorbents

  Absorbents

  Granular substances that soak up stains and spills.
• Acrylic

  Acrylic fixture

  Clean gently without abrasives.
• HVAC

  Air filter

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

  Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.
• Asbestos

  Asbestos

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

  Baskets

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

  Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
• Bathtub

  Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.
• 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...
• Book

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• Brick

  Brick, interior (untreated)

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

  Broom

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

  Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.
• Butcher Block

  Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.
• Candles

  Candles

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

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.
• Caulking

  Caulk

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

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