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Grout
It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.
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.
Hosiery
Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.
Hot water extraction
Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.
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.
Ice maker
Good ice depends on a clean freezer.
Kitchen
Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.
Knick-knack
Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.
Lead paint
If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.
Lint
It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.
MERV
A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.
Germs
Microbes
The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.
Mildew
It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.
Mold
The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.
N95 respirator
An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.
Natural ventilation
A scientific term for “airing the place out.”

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