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• Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

• Air cleaner

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

• Anti-bacterial products

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

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Baskets

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

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Blinds, window

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

• 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.

• Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.

• Candles

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

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Caulk

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

• Cellulosic Browning

  Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.

• Charcoal grill

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

• Chimney

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

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

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