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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.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• MERV

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

• 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 filter

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

• Fabric filter

  A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

• Range fan

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

• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• 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.

• Television

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

• Dust, dusting

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

• Air cleaner

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

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Vacuum cleaner

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

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

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