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• Popcorn Ceiling

  Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.
• Acrylic

  Acrylic fixture

  Clean gently without abrasives.
• Alkaline

  Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.
• Ammonia

  Ammonia

  An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.
• Stereos

  Audio/video components

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

  Automotive interior

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

  Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.
• Biofilm

  Biofilm

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

  Bleach

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

  Blinds, window

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

  Bottle

  A bottle brush on a long wire handle is an indispensable tool.
• Brick

  Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.
• Butcher Block

  Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.
• Caulking

  Caulk

  In the bathroom, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
• Central Air

  Central air conditioner

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

  Chlorine bleach

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

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