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• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Hazardous waste

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

• Heater, portable

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

• HEPA

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

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Hot water extraction

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

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Ironing board

  Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

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