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• SDA Survey: Wipes Increasingly Work Their Way Around the House

  Wipe Usage is on the Rise Countrywide – 71% Say They Use Wipes.

• Stain Removal Made Easier

  Understanding spot ‘make-up’ is key to removal.

• Housekeeping Shortcuts from the IEHA

  The tireless professionals at the IEHA have a few tricks up their sleeves for accomplishing the most work in the shortest amount of time. Here are just a few that can help you keep your home looking like a showcase.

• Caring for Wood, Silver, Copper and Brass Antiques

  Secrets to preserving those antiques, heirlooms and collectibles.

• Upswing in Spring Cleaning, Says SDA

  More people are Spring Cleaning. Find out how and why.
• Time Saving

  Simple Tips for Big Time Savings

  Shave minutes off your weekly cleaning routine for big time savings.

• 5 Tips for Cleaning With Younger Kids

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

• Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears

  The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.

• The Finer Points of Bed Making

  How to make a bed with upscale hotel flair.

• 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.

• Clean Like A Pro

  Basic cleaning tools that save time and money.

• Childproofing: Protect Your Family's Breathable Air

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

• Housework and Back Pain

  Is it safe to do physical work when your back is hurting?

• 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.

• 10 Care Tips for Hardwood Cabinets

  Though found in kitchens and bathrooms, hardwood cabinets are not immune to water. Here's how to care for them.

• Getting that Warm Wooden Glow

  Tips on cleaning and caring for wood furniture.
• Cleaning Science

  Dusting - The Science of Dust Buildup

  Why common household dust behaves as it does.

• Keeping Pollen at Bay

  The last thing you want is outdoor allergies following you indoors.

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