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• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Vacuum cleaner soil removal

  How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.

• Allergen slipcover

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

• Vacuum system, central

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

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Natural ventilation

  A scientific term for “airing the place out.”

• Central air conditioner

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

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• 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.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

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