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• Tobacco Smoke

  Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

  Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.
• Window Cleaning

  Extension pole

  These attachment tools allow for the safe cleaning of a home’s high and hard-to-reach areas.
• Safety

  Eye protection

  Certain tasks put eyes at risk and personal protection equipment is needed.
• Glass

  Eyeglasses

  Prescription lenses that can be easily damaged with improper cleaning care.
• Filter

  Fabric filter

  Any fabric that captures dust particles from a stream of moving air.
• Feather Duster

  Feather duster

  Dusting tool popular for its flexibility and ease of use.
• Figurines

  Figurine

  Cleaning these collectibles or decorative characters should be done carefully.
• Fire

  Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.
• Fireplace

  Fireplace ash

  Although a shallow bed of fireplace ash is beneficial, cleaning up excess should be done gently and safely.
• Flooding

  Floods

  Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.
• Flooring

  Flooring

  Formal floor covering over a subfloor, which can include carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile.
• Furnace

  Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.
• Polish

  Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.
• Grill Cleaning

  Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.
• Grease

  Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.
• Grout

  Grout brush

  The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.
• Hazardous Waste

  Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.
• Heater

  Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
• HEPA

  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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