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• Vinegar

  Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.
• 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.
• Answering Machine

  Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.
• Car Wash

  Automotive exterior

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

  Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.
• Backpack Vacuums

  Backpack vacuum cleaner

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

  Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
• Bleach

  Bleach

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

  Blood

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

  Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.
• Carpet Terms

  Carpet Terms

  Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).
• Builders

  Chelating agent

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

  Chlorine bleach

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

  Coffee maker

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

  Comforter

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

  Counter brush

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

  Damp mopping

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

  Detergent

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

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