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• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• MRSA

  Info about drug-resistant staph infections.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Vacuum system, central

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

• Shower squeegee

  A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.

• MERV

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

• Yellowing

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

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Dust, dusting

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

• Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

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