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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.

• Dust mites

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

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• Dust, dusting

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

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• 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.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Furniture polish

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

• Edge cleaning

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

• Heater, portable

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

• Television

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

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• 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.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Fabric filter

  A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.

• Wood paneling

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

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