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Hair dryer	As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.
Hairbrush	Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.
Haitian cotton	Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.
Hard water	Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
Hardwood floor	Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.
Hazardous waste	These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.
Heater, portable	If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
HEPA	A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.
Hi-Macs	An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.
High Efficiency Washing Machines	HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.
High traffic area	Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.
Hosiery	Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.
Hot water extraction	Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.
Household Prod. Database	Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.
Housekeeping	Housekeeping is the act of caring for your home.
Houseplants	Dusting and rinsing are the answers.
Humidifier, portable	It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.
Humidifier, whole house	Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.
Humidity	What this term means for a clean, healthy home.
Hydrogen peroxide	The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.