Furnishings & Dusting

• 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.
• Flooring

  Home-Selling Tips

  Restoring carpets and floors can help get a home ready for sale.
• Spring Cleaning

  The Dos and Don'ts of Spring Cleaning

  The best ways to tackle overlooked jobs like windows, curtains and upholstery.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Expands the Seal of Approval Program

  New pet odor and stain category, new Platinum Level for extractors and systems, and energy efficiency rating option for vacuums introduced.

• 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?
• Vacuum Cleaner Reviews

  Dyson DC25 Animal

  Dyson produces an additional "pet-oriented" vacuum for their excellent DC25 line, but is it worth the extra cost?
• Pet Hair

  Bissell Pet Hair Eraser

  Pet hair all over? Check out the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser™ vacuum.
• Pet Hair

  FurzOff

  The "fabric of our lives" is covered in pet hair: FurzOff to the rescue.

• 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.
• 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.
• Pet Hair

  Pledge Fabric Sweeper

  Device with two roller brushes that remove pet hair from fabrics.

• Leather

  Leather Care Technician Manual

  Detailed photographic guide to leather care, stain removal, and restoration.
• Dust

  The Secret Life of Dust

  Details the often overlooked subject of dust and its impact on humans and the planet.
• House 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.

• Leather

  How To Clean Leather Seats

  Leather seats are expensive. Keep them looking that way with a little cleaning and conditioning.

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