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• Silk

  Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Dust, dusting

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

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Natural ventilation

  A scientific term for “airing the place out.”

• Chimney

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

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