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• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Environmental agents

  What the scientists mean when using this term.

• 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.

• 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.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Preventive maintenance

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

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Bathroom fan

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

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Bucket

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

• Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

• Teflon® cookware

  Cleanup is a snap. That’s why so many people like Teflon.

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