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• Scouring

  Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in deep cleaning, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.
• Absorbents

  Absorbents

  Granular substances that soak up stains and spills.
• Vinegar

  Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.
• Alkaline

  Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.
• Antibacterial

  Antibacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether antibacterial soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.
• Asbestos

  Asbestos

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

  Bed bugs

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

  Biodegradable

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

  Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.
• Stain Removal

  Blood

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

  Candles

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

  Carbon monoxide

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

  Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.
• Computer Keyboard

  Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.
• Knives

  Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

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