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Laundry
Airing Dirty Laundry Issues
A 1999 University of Arizona study found 25% of home washing machines were contaminated with fecal bacteria. Several factors were implicated in contributing to the contamination of the washers.
Organizing Strategies
Organize Your Cleaning Supplies 1-2-3
The only tools and products you need are the ones you use, and organizing your cleaning supplies will make it easier to find what you need.
Spot Removal
Club Soda: Always Keep it on Hand
Club soda is the best emergency spotter there is, says the Queen of Clean.
Spring Cleaning
Economic Conditions Stimulate Change in Spring Cleaning Behaviors
SDA survey shows effectiveness, cost and convenience are top factors in consumers’ cleaning product choices; economy has influenced household cleaning habits of nearly 8 In 10 Americans; 68% still regularly engage in Spring Cleaning; consumers increasingly seeking sustainability benefits in products.
Cleaning Products
Soaps Vs. Detergents
What exactly is soap? What is detergent? Many home cleaning products are classified as either soaps or detergents. Interestingly, many people really don’t know what these everyday words mean. However, it’s a good idea to take the time to learn, so you can understand their basic similarities and differences.

Cleaning Product Recommendations
The Clean Team Red Juice
A funny name for a great product.
FilterStream® DirtTamer Supreme® V2400
A professional maid service reviews this handheld HEPA vacuum.
Stain Removal
Stain-X Stain Remover Wipes
Do quick stain remover wipes do the trick?
Dryer Balls
Fluff and soften your laundry, and reduce energy costs by tossing these into your dryer.
Tide to Go
Treat stains while you are still at the restaurant or picnic with a pen-sized stain-removing ... pen.

Stain Removal
Shaw R2x Carpet Stain & Soil Remover - Green Formula
Removes tough household spills and stains and prevents them from reappearing using R2X repellent.
Laundry Hamper
KangaRoom Storage Washable Hamper
Lightweight, collapsible, and machine-washable hamper.
Odors
FRESHhanger Clothing Deodorizer
Hanger covers that use activated carbon to absorb odors in your clothing without added fragrances or chemicals.
Cleaning Products
Shaklee Soft Fabric Fragrance Free Dryer Sheets
Soften fabrics, prevent wrinkles, and reduce static cling without fragrances, or toxins.
Cleaning Products
OxiOut Emergency Stain Stick
Oxygen-based, quick spot remover that fits conveniently in purses and pockets for emergencies.

Cleaning Tips
A Queen For All Seasons
Month-by-month guide to cleaning and organizing your home.
Houseworks
Cut the clutter, calm your chaos, speed your cleaning and make time for the good things in life!
Real Simple: Cleaning
Room-by-room strategies for cleaning every room in your home.
How to Cheat at Cleaning
Gives time-slashing techniques to save time on cleaning.
Battle of the Chores
This children's story teaches the connection between work and money while highlighting the misery of debt in a way that kids can understand.