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  • Asbestos

    Asbestos

    What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.
  • Popcorn Ceiling

    Acoustic popcorn ceiling

    A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.
  • Air Purifier

    CADR

    Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

  • MERV

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

    Air watt

    This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.
  • Nanotechnology

    Nanotechnology

    Nanotechnology describes the creation and use of materials, devices and systems which control matter at the atomic or molecular level or “nanoscale”.
  • HVAC

    Air filter

    Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.
  • 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.
  • Home Maintenance

    Preventive maintenance

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

  • Well-ventilated area

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

    Excrement

    Also known as feces or stool, it must be dealt with safely and promptly.
  • Alkaline

    Alkalies

    Best for removing grease and oil.

  • Hydrogen peroxide

    The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

  • Lint

    It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.
  • 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.
  • Feces

    Feces

    Also known as stool or excrement, this waste must be dealt with safely.
  • Ventilation

    Exhaust ventilation

    Fan and duct work used to remove harmful airborne contaminants from an area.

  • Radon

    Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

  • 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.

  • Freezer

    Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

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