There are filters lurking in nearly every room of your home. And, if you’re like me, chances are most of them have been neglected. “Since filters quietly do their job behind the scenes, it’s easy to overlook routine maintenance,” says Brooke Greenwood of Carrier HVAC products. “Many homeowners don’t think about them until comfort or system performance become an issue.” Clogged filters also reduce the lifespan of appliances, create air-quality issues and can even cause fires. But, luckily, maintaining most filters in our homes is an easy and affordable DIY task. From air purifiers to vacuum cleaners, furnaces to dishwashers, here’s a guide to all of the filters in your home. 1 / 12 Bill Oxford/Getty Images Furnace Air Filters The most important filter to maintain in your home is the air filter in your HVAC system. When clogged, it won’t properly catch dust and allergens.…