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• Air cleaner

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

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• 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.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• MERV

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

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• XRF

  X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Sanitizer

  These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

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