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• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Do-It-Yourself or Professional Cleaning?

  Interim vs. deep cleaning: when to call in the pros.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet Cleaning Tips - Spot Removal

  Removing Tough Spots and Stains (Think Red Wine and Chocolate).

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Vacuuming

  Proper vacuuming is the easiest and most effective way to keep carpet clean, while having a positive impact on the cleanliness of your home and the air you breathe.

• 5 Tips for Cleaning With Younger Kids

  If they’re going to be underfoot anyway, they may as well clean the baseboards!

• Stone Care Tips - Before and After the Party

  Protecting your stone surfaces — countertops, walls, vanities and floors — is a must before and after entertaining.

• Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears

  The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.

• Consumer Reports Finds Vacuums' Claims to Remove Allergens Mean Less Than They Suggest

  Extensive CR testing also finds some stylish vacuums to be sub-par performers.

• Carpet and Rug Institute’s Seal of Approval Goes “Green”

  CRI adds Green Vacuum Cleaners and Green Cleaning Certification.

• Stain Removal During and After the Party - A Professional's View

  Act Quickly! Ninety percent of the spots on carpet and upholstery can be removed completely if they are absorbed, blotted and flushed within two or three minutes.

• Know Your Asthma Triggers and Clear the Air

  Keys to asthma-proofing your home.

• 8 Can-Do Ways to Simplify Your Life

  Reduce hassle headaches with these tips to help bring your life under control.

• Clean Like A Pro

  Basic cleaning tools that save time and money.

• Deep Carpet Cleaning Secrets

  Do your own carpet cleaning, or let the carpet cleaning pros handle it.

• Childproofing: Protect Your Family's Breathable Air

  Indoors and outdoors, here are steps you can take to protect your children.

• How to Vacuum a Carpet

  Brush up on the basics of vacuuming.

• How to Buy A Vacuum Cleaner

  Type vs. hype: what’s the best vacuum for your needs?
• Steam Vapor

  Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery

  Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.

• Good Bugs Eat Dirt - Healthier Cleaning Concept from Nature

  Scientists have perfected microbial formulations for cleaning use.

• Finishing School for Wood Floors

  Facts about factory-finished and unfinished floors.

• A Simple Welcome Mat Defeats Winter Dirt

  Protecting your floors saves you both time and money.

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