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Dust
Answering That Age-old Lament: Where Does All This Dust Come From?
Most indoor household dust that collects on furniture and floors actually comes from outdoors, a new study finds.
Asthma And Allergies
Good Reasons To "Flip" Your Home Maintenance Routines
From getting out blankets, replacing smoke detector batteries, and flipping mattresses, many people start "flipping" their home routines when the seasons change.
Cleaning Science
Expert Q&A: How does a HEPA filter work on a vacuum?
How HEPA filters work on a vacuum cleaner, and how to be a smart shopper.
Cleaning Science
Expert Q&A: What are the biggest misconceptions about green cleaning?
Exposing myths of green cleaning.
Hardwood Floors
Caring For Wood Floors
Protect your investment by taking simple precautions, and properly clean floors.

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?
Vacuum Cleaner Reviews
Oreck Halo™
Vacuuming plus germ-killing power? Yes, but does it effectively kill microbes in a real home?
Pet Hair
Bissell Pet Hair Eraser
Pet hair all over? Check out the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser™ vacuum.
Vacuum Cleaner Reviews
Dyson DC17 Animal
The Dyson Animal has always been billed as the vacuum to have if you own pets. We’ve wanted to try it since we first heard about it.
Vacuum Cleaner Reviews
Oreck XL Platinum Upright Vacuum
The flagship of the Oreck Upright line, the Oreck XL Platinum Upright is a good choice for high-performance, lightweight cleaning. It's part of the Oreck XL Platinum Power Team (a two-machine system consisting of an upright and canister vacuum).

Oreck
Oreck XL Platinum Power Team
Upright vacuum with HEPA filtration and a 5 lb. Oreck Ultimate Handheld Vac with attachments for hard-to-reach areas.
Vacuum Cleaners
Oreck XL Gold Power Team
Full-size upright vacuum with hypoallergenic filtration and a 5 lb. Oreck Deluxe Handheld Vac with attachments for hard-to-reach areas.
iRobot Roomba 560 (500 Series) Vacuum Cleaning Robot
Robotic vacuum that efficiently removes dirt, debris, pet hair, dust, allergens and more from carpets and hard floors.
BISSELL Acarosan Dust Mite Powder
Kills dust mites on carpets and rugs with lasting effects for up to one month.
BISSELL Acarosan Dust Mite Spray
Kills dust mites on upholstery, mattresses, and pillows with lasting effects for up to two weeks.

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.
Carpet Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning Tips for Dummies®
How-to guide offers easy carpet cleaning tips.

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