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  • Radon

    Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.
  • Air Cleaner

    Air cleaner

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

  • Lead paint

    If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

  • Sanitizer

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

  • Water

    This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

  • Water heater

    These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

  • Vacuum cleaner dust release

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

  • Vacuum cleaner soil removal

    How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.
  • Mold

    Mold

    The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

  • Mineral scale

    That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

  • MERV

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

    Mildew

    Usually just another name for mold.
  • UV-C

    UV-C

    UVC has been shown to inactivate viruses, mycoplasma, bacteria, and fungi, whether suspended in air or deposited on surfaces - EPA
  • Asbestos

    Asbestos

    What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.
  • HVAC

    Air filter

    Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.

  • Ventilation

    Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.

  • Needlework

    When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

  • 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.
  • Disinfectant

    Disinfectant

    Solutions that kill the bugs, but not necessarily any spores.

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