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• Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• HEPA

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

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• 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.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Janitorial goods supplier

  The place to find professional tools.

• Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

• Juice spill

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

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

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