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• Allergen slipcover

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

• Dust mites

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

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Humidifier, portable

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

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• HEPA

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

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Fabric filter

  A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.

• DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• 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.

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