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  • Ventilation

    Exhaust ventilation

    Fan and duct work used to remove harmful airborne contaminants from an area.

  • Ventilation

    Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.

  • Natural ventilation

    A scientific term for “airing the place out.”
  • Grease

    Grease, airborne

    Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Air Cleaner

    Air cleaner

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

    Fungicide

    Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

  • Well-ventilated area

    Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?
  • Carbon Monoxide

    Carbon monoxide

    You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

  • Humidity

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

    Ammonia

    An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.
  • Bathroom Fan

    Bathroom fan

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

    Hair dryer

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

  • MERV

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

  • Vacuum filtration

    Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.
  • Grout

    Grout

    It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.
  • Air Purifier

    CADR

    Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.
  • HVAC

    Air filter

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

  • Yellowing

    It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

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