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• Acetone

  That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.

• Air cleaner

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

• Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Baskets

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

• Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.

• Blinds, window

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

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• 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.

• Builders

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

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.

• Comforter

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

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