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Natural ventilation
A scientific term for “airing the place out.”
Central Air
Central air conditioner
Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.
Dusting
Dust, dusting
It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.
Television
These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.
Wet-dry vac
Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.
Truck-mounted extractor
These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.
UV-C
UV-C
UVC has been shown to inactivate viruses, mycoplasma, bacteria, and fungi, whether suspended in air or deposited on surfaces - EPA
Vacuum filtration
Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.
Wicking
An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.
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.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon monoxide alarm
Every home should have at least one CO detector.
Indoor Environment
Environmental agents
Environmental agents are conditions such as humidity extremes, drafts, lack of ventilation, and overcrowding that cause stress, discomfort, or health problems.
Bathroom Fan
Bathroom fan
Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.
Candles
Candles
They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.
Silk
Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.
Foam Rubber
Foam rubber
Periodic attention is needed to minimize foul odors.
Bacteria
Bacteria
The bugs are everywhere — literally.
Dust Mopping
Dry mopping
A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
Biocontaminants
Biological contaminants
Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.
Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning
Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning
Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning consists of methods or procedures that enable carpet fibers to dry to their natural state in two hours or less.