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• Leaf blower

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

• MERV

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

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Central air conditioner

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

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Well-ventilated area

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

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Personal protective equipment

  It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

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

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Vacuum system, central

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

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

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