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Candles
Candles
They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.
Wax, candle
Successful removal depends on the surface.
Chimney
Chimney
For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.
Tobacco Smoke
Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)
Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.
Lead paint
If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.
Wilsonart flooring
A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.
MERV
A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.
Pergo
Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.
HVAC
Air filter
Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.
Filter
Fabric filter
Any fabric that captures dust particles from a stream of moving air.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide
You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.
Barbecue Grill
Charcoal grill
Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.
Vacuum cleaner dust release
The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.
HEPA
HEPA
A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon monoxide alarm
Every home should have at least one CO detector.
Upholstery Cleaning
Haitian cotton
Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.
Respirator
N95 respirator
An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.
Food Processor
Food processor
Handy tool for breaking up food into right-sized pieces, that should be cleaned thoroughly after every use.
Air Cleaner
Air cleaner
There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.
Flooding
Floods
Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.