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HEPA
A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.
Vacuum filtration
Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.
Air filter
All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.
MERV
A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.
Furnace
Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.
Fabric filter
A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.
Vacuum cleaner dust release
The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.
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.
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.
Air cleaner
There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.
Preventive maintenance
Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.
Range fan
The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.
Dust, dusting
It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.
Lead paint
If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.
Room air conditioner
Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.
Grease, airborne
Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.
Vacuum cleaner
Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.
Air watt
This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.
Backpack vacuum cleaner
Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.
Television
These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

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