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  • Tobacco Smoke

    Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

    Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.

  • 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.
  • Indoor Environment

    Environmental agents

    Environmental agents are conditions such as humidity extremes, drafts, lack of ventilation, and overcrowding that cause stress, discomfort, or health problems.
  • Drains

    Drain

    Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

  • Humidity

    What this term means for a clean, healthy home.
  • Duct Cleaning

    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.
  • Fire

    Fire alarm

    Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.
  • Carbon Monoxide Alarms

    Carbon monoxide alarm

    Every home should have at least one CO detector.
  • Garbage Disposal

    Food disposer

    Also known as a garbage disposal, food disposers chop up food waste enabling it to be washed down the drain safely.
  • Air Conditioner

    Room air conditioner

    Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

  • Humidifier, whole house

    Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

  • Water heater

    These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

  • Humidifier, portable

    It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

  • MERV

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

    Central air conditioner

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

  • Relative humidity

    Even humidity is relative.
  • Acoustic Ceiling

    Acoustical tile ceiling

    A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.
  • HVAC

    Air filter

    Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.
  • Germs

    Microbes

    The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.
  • Fungus

    Fungi

    Mold and mildew are common forms of fungi that cause problems when present in homes.

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