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• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• 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, 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.

• Air cleaner

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

• 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

  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

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Bathroom fan

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

• MERV

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

• Hair dryer

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

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Grout

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

• Yellowing

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

• 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.

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