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• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Dust mites

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

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Preventive maintenance

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

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• HEPA

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

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Heater, portable

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

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• 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.

• 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.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

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