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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.
• Car Wash

  Automotive exterior

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

  Automotive interior

  These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.
• Grill Cleaning

  Barbecue grill

  We’ve listed these patio appliances as separate entries by fuel type.
• Baseboard

  Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.
• Blinds

  Blinds, window

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

  Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.
• 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).
• Barbecue Grill

  Charcoal grill

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

  Chimney

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

  Chrome

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

  Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.
• Cutting Boards

  Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.
• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

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

  Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.
• Denatured Alcohol

  Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.
• Dusting

  Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.
• Earthstone

  Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc.

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