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• Acetone

  Acetone

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

  Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.
• Ammonia

  Ammonia

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

  Automotive exterior

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

  Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.
• Baking Soda

  Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.
• Baskets

  Baskets

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

  Biodegradable

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

  Blinds, window

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

  Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• Caulking

  Caulk

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

  Chimney

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

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