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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.
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.
Humidity
What this term means for a clean, healthy home.
Hydrogen peroxide
The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.
IICRC
An acronym for the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, a standards and certification organization.
Ink spot
Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.
Juice spill
Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.
Ketchup spills
Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.
Laminate floor
These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.
Mat
Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.
MCS
Here’s what multiple chemical sensitivity means.
MERV
A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.
Germs
Microbes
The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.
Mop, mopping
A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.
Mud
Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.
N95 respirator
An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.
Cleaning Product Recommendations
Neutral cleaner
A cleaning agent having a pH of 7 and which is neither acid nor alkaline. In a less technical sense, a "neutral" cleaner has a pH between 6 and 8.
Oil spill
Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.
Oriental rug
This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.
Paint spot
Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

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