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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.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Air filter

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

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

• MCS

  Here’s what multiple chemical sensitivity means.

• MERV

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

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Air cleaner

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

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Personal protective equipment

  It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Fabric filter

  A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

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

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

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