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C.E.H. | C.E.H. (Certified Executive Housekeeper) is an educational designation of the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA). |
CADR | Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners. |
Candles | They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well. |
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. |
Carpet | Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life. |
Carpet and Rug Institute | The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry. |
Cattle tracks | These paths aren’t caused by livestock. |
Caulk | Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy. |
CDs (Compact Discs) | Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life. |
Cellulosic Browning | Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning. |
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. |
Chelating agent | A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent. |
Chimney | For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task. |
Chlorine bleach | This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful. |
Chrome | Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down. |
Coffee maker | Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed! |
Comforter | Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover. |
Computer keyboard | Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys. |
Computer monitor | Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens. |
Computer tower | Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case. |
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. |
Counter brush | Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool. |
CRI | An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association. |
Cutlery | Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives. |
Cutting board | Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces. |
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