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Humidity
What this term means for a clean, healthy home.
Safety
Eye protection
Certain tasks put eyes at risk and personal protection equipment is needed.
Vacuum system, central
These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.
Butcher Block
Butcher block
A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.
Fungus
Fungi
Mold and mildew are common forms of fungi that cause problems when present in homes.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon monoxide alarm
Every home should have at least one CO detector.
Sodium metasilicate
This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide
You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.
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.
Pole scrubber
Hands-and-knees cleaning got you down? Try this instead.
Pole squeegee
Wipe away that water without stretching, bending or hard labor.
Air Cleaner
Air cleaner
There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.
Damp Mopping
Damp mopping
Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
Radon
Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.
Trisodium phosphate (TSP)
An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.
Humidifier, portable
It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.
Baking Soda
Baking soda
This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.
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 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.
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.