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• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Air cleaner

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

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Blood

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

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Comforter

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

• Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.

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