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• Flooding

  Floods

  Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.
• Flooring

  Flooring

  Formal floor covering over a subfloor, which can include carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile.
• Foam Rubber

  Foam rubber

  Periodic attention is needed to minimize foul odors.
• Furnace

  Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.
• Polish

  Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.
• Upholstery Cleaning

  Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.
• Hardwood Floors

  Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.
• Hazardous Waste

  Hazardous waste

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

  Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
• High Efficiency Washers

  High Efficiency Washing Machines

  HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.
• House Cleaning Tips

  High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.
• Laundry

  Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.
• Hot Water Extraction

  Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

• IICRC

  An acronym for the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, now The Clean Trust, a standards and certification organization.

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

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