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• Garbage bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on re-using plastic shopping bags.

• Trash bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on recycling bags for trash disposal.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• 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.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Lead paint

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

• 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.

• HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Recycling symbol, plastic

  How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

• Vacuum system, central

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

• 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 watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

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