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• HEPA

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

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Edge cleaning

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

• Shower squeegee

  A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Vacuum cleaner soil removal

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

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Vacuum system, central

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

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• 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.

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• Pets

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

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

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

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Acetone

  That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.

• Preventive maintenance

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

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Dust mites

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

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