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• Radiator, steam (upright)

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

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

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

• Preventive maintenance

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

• Vacuum system, central

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

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Rug, area

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

• Garbage can

  With the right tools and timing, this job isn’t so daunting.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• HEPA

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

• Edge cleaning

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

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Mattress

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

• 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.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

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