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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.

• Vacuum system, central

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

• Dust, dusting

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

• 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.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• 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.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Bathroom fan

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

• Air filter

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

• Television

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

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

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

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

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