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• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Air cleaner

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

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• 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.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Silk

  Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Natural ventilation

  A scientific term for “airing the place out.”

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

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