- True or false: Carpets should be the first things you vacuum in your home.
- Besides vacuuming, what is the best way to remove dust from household surfaces?
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A. Wipe it off with your hands. |
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B. Use a feather duster. |
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C. Use an electrostatic dust cloth. |
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D. Dust on household surfaces is best left alone so that you don’t stir it into the air. |
- Which of the following is not included in a typical top-to-bottom vacuuming routine?
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A. Bookshelves and knick-knack shelves |
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B. The spaces above cabinets |
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C. Lampshades |
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D. All are included in a top-to-bottom vacuuming routine. |
- What should be the first step when you want to make sure your vacuum cleaner is functioning at its best?
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A. Use slow movements while moving the vacuum cleaner back and forth. |
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B. Check to make sure that the bag or dust collection bin isn’t full. |
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C. Dust surrounding household surfaces. |
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D. Remove debris from your vacuuming path. |
- Which of the following statements is true?
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A. When vacuuming, you should push down firmly on the vacuum cleaner in order to ensure that you are getting as much dirt out as possible. |
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B. When vacuuming, you should not press down hard because this will mat down the carpet pile and keep it from releasing dirt. |
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C. When vacuuming, you should not press down hard because you may break the vacuum cleaner. |
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D. When vacuuming, you should push down firmly because this will help you get exercise while you clean. |
- Which of the following is not a component of dust?
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A. Pollen |
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B. Dirt |
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C. Dust mites |
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D. They are all components. |
- How often should you vacuum?
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A. Twice a month |
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B. At least once a week |
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C. Twice a day |
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D. Once a month |
- Which of the following statements is true?
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A. Vacuum cleaners with bags should never be used by allergy and asthma sufferers. |
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B. HEPA filters are only helpful in air purifiers, but not in vacuum cleaners. |
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C. Wearing a mask offers significant protection when emptying the dust bin of a vacuum cleaner. |
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D. A vacuum cleaner’s style really doesn’t matter. |
- True or false: Working carpet fibers in both directions is one way to ensure that you do an exceptionally thorough vacuuming job.
- True or false: Baseboards collect a minimal amount of dust and it’s irrelevant if you vacuum them or not.
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