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• Ventilation

  Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Environmental agents

  What the scientists mean when using this term.

• Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Air cleaner

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

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Fabric filter

  A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.

• Candles

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

• Biological contaminants

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

• Television

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

• Dust, dusting

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

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

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