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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.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• 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.

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

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

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• MERV

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

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• 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.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Edge cleaning

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

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

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