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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.
Humidifier, portable
It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.
Humidity
What this term means for a clean, healthy home.
Duct Cleaning
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.
Relative humidity
Even humidity is relative.
Indoor Environment
Environmental agents
Environmental agents are conditions such as humidity extremes, drafts, lack of ventilation, and overcrowding that cause stress, discomfort, or health problems.
Furnace
Furnace
Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.
Bathroom Fan
Bathroom fan
Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.
HVAC
Air filter
Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.
Radiator heating system
Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide
You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.
Air Cleaner
Air cleaner
There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.
MERV
A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.
Radiator, baseboard (electric)
For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.
Television
These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.
Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning
Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning
Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning consists of methods or procedures that enable carpet fibers to dry to their natural state in two hours or less.
R-Value
R-value
An R-value indicates an insulation's resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating effectiveness.
Grease
Grease, airborne
Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.
Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)
Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.
Vent, heating and air conditioning
Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.