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• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Air cleaner

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

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Asbestos

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

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Barbecue grill

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

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Carbon monoxide

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

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Caulk

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

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Charcoal grill

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

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Corian

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

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

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