Carpets & Flooring

• Carpet And Rug Institute

  Carpet is a Safety Device

  CRI President Werner Braun discusses carpet’s safety and comfort features.
• Carpet Installation

  Carpet Industry Supports 'Cash for Caulkers' Legislation

  Carpet's energy-saving benefits contribute to a tax credit for homeowners.
• Brick

  How to Clean Brick in 4 Easy Steps

  How to remove grease and grunge from your brick floors, walls, fireplaces, and more.
• Spring Cleaning

  Spring into Cleaning

  The IICRC has a few tips to make cleaning easier.
• Spring Cleaning

  Survey: Removing Clutter Is Top Reason for Spring Cleaning

  After a long winter, consumers are ready to tackle the clutter - 60% still regularly engage in spring cleaning, survey says.

• Toilet Paper

  Say what? Cheap TP: It’s the next best thing to going paperless.

  While toilet paper might not be the first thing on your mind, switching toilet paper can save you money.
• Car

  Road Trip!

  Whether you’re taking a driving vacation or just spending a lot of time driving around to all of the kids’ summer activities, the family car starts to feel like home. It also can get just as dirty and disorganized as any busy home!
• Entertaining Guests

  Outdoor entertaining

  How to decorate your patio and clean up your grill for a perfect outdoor party.
• Window Cleaning

  Cleaning windows: Shedding daylight on a dirty subject

  How to choose the best squeegee and use it to make window cleaning quick and easy.
• Motivation

  BOOK REVIEW: Dirt - The Quirks, Habits, and Passions of Keeping House, Edited by Mindy Lewis

  The strong connection between lifestyle and housekeeping is presented in this touching, reflective collection of essays.

• Vacuum Cleaner Reviews

  Oreck XL Platinum Pilot Vacuum Cleaner

  The 10 lb Oreck Platinum Pilot with 360° Glide can pivot and lean to get into tight spaces, but does it really make vacuuming easier?
• Cleaning Product Recommendations

  Dyson DC31

  The DC31 iterates on Dyson's previous handheld vacuum, but are its improvements worth it?
• Cleaning Product Recommendations

  Rug Doctor/Rug Doctor Mighty Pro

  Rug Doctor is a widely recognized name in carpet cleaning. How well does it perform?
• Cleaning Product Recommendations

  Eureka Enviro-Vac

  The Eureka Enviro-Vac goes "greener" without sacrificing power or performance, and is even packaged in recycled materials. But how well does it really clean?
• Cleaning Product Recommendations

  Electrolux Versatility - EL8505

  Electrolux is known for providing thoughtful, innovative vacuum designs, but does its latest vacuum deserve the name "Electrolux Versatility"?

• Vacuum Cleaners

  Oreck XL Platinum Pilot Vacuum Cleaner

  Powerful, lightweight vacuum with 360° Glide that enables it to twist and steer to clean in tight spaces.
• Dust Mopping

  RoboMop Softbase

  Automatic, self-propelled dust mop for hard floors, with a soft base for getting into tight spaces.
• Stain Removal

  Parker & Bailey Red Wine Stain Remover

  Removes a variety of tough stains with an odorless, nontoxic, non-flammable formula.
• Wood Floors

  Parker & Bailey Wood Floor Cleaner

  Uses naturally-derived cleaning ingredients, including vinegar, to gently lift away dirt without harming the surface's finish.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Oreck Full Release® Spot and Stain Pre-Cleaner

  Prepares heavily-soiled carpets and upholstery for cleaning by safely removing spots, stains and heavy dirt accumulation from high traffic areas.

• Houseworks

  Cut the clutter, calm your chaos, speed your cleaning and make time for the good things in life!

• Clean Care Seminars' Specialized Carpet & Upholstery Spotting

  An in-depth book for carpet spot and stain removal.

• 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.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet Cleaning Tips for Dummies®

  How-to guide offers easy carpet cleaning tips.

• Baking Soda

  How To Clean With Baking Soda

  When it comes to household versatility, baking soda is king. Here are just some of the many cleaning uses for sodium bicarbonate.

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