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  • Air Conditioner

    Room air conditioner

    Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.
  • Dust Mopping

    Dry mopping

    A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
  • HVAC

    Air filter

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

    N95 respirator

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

  • MERV

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

  • 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.

  • Leaf blower

    These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.
  • HEPA

    HEPA

    A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.
  • Air Purifier

    CADR

    Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.
  • Mildew

    Mildew

    Usually just another name for mold.

  • Ventilation

    Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.
  • Fungicide

    Fungicide

    Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

  • Television

    These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

  • Lead paint

    If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

  • Pets

    No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

  • Shower curtain

    The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.
  • 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.
  • Vacuum Cleaners

    Air watt

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

    ATP

    ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate is the main energy transfer molecule present in all living (and once living) biological cells including animal, plant, bacterial, yeast, and mold cells.
  • Grease

    Grease, airborne

    Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

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