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• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• Air cleaner

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

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• 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.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Dust, dusting

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

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Fabric filter

  A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.

• Bathroom fan

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

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• 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.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Antifungal

  These drugs are different from the agents used to fight fungi on surfaces.

• MERV

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

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• 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.

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