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• Cleaning Science

  Dusting - The Science of Dust Buildup

  Why common household dust behaves as it does.
• Dusting

  Dusting Tips

  Surface area is the key to a good dusting tool.
• Dusting

  Dusting Wood Objects of Museum Quality

  Got fine wood or wooden antiques? Here's advice from the Museum Management Program of the National Park Service (NPS).
• Spring Cleaning

  Economic Conditions Stimulate Change in Spring Cleaning Behaviors

  SDA survey shows effectiveness, cost and convenience are top factors in consumers’ cleaning product choices; economy has influenced household cleaning habits of nearly 8 In 10 Americans; 68% still regularly engage in Spring Cleaning; consumers increasingly seeking sustainability benefits in products.
• Spring Cleaning

  Eleven Spring Cleaning Projects

  Take advantage of the seasonal impulse to get moving!
• Indoor Air Quality

  Evict Indoor Air Pollution

  Use methods, products and tools that work for you, not against you, to make your home a healthier place. HousekeepingChannel.com interviews David Mudarri, formerly of the Indoor Environments Division of the EPA.
• Winterizing

  Fall Home Checklist

  Tara Aronson offers timely reminders to prepare for winter.
• Dust Mites

  Fighting Dust Mite Allergies — With Vacuuming & Steam Vapor

  Study shows vacuuming & steam vapor sanitizing effective.
• Fall Cleaning

  Flip the Seasons! Fall is the Best Time to Clean

  Spring cleaning is a misnomer! Fall is by far the best time to clean.
• Disaster Preparation

  Floods and Flood Insurance

  Many aren't aware that they are eligible to obtain flood insurance coverage, says the National Flood Insurance Program.
• Furniture

  For Dummies® — Cleaning Outdoor Furniture

  Wooden, resin or iron garden furniture — do you know the best way to care for yours?
• Houseplants

  For Dummies® — Tips for Cleaning Your Houseplants

  Even the most intricate leaves collect dust.
• Asthma And Allergies

  For Dummies® — Asthma Tips

  Selected tips from the Dummies book: Asthma for Dummies
• Pets

  For Dummies® — Keeping a Pet-Friendly Home Clean

  A clean home is a comfortable home — for both you and your pet.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Form a Family Cleaning Team

  Motivate your family! Borrow a technique from the commercial cleaning world to do the best, most efficient cleaning job possible.
• Furniture

  Getting that Warm Wooden Glow

  Tips on cleaning and caring for wood furniture.
• Good Housekeeping

  Good Housekeeping Magazine Celebrates its 125th Anniversary

  Observing its 125th anniversary in 2010, Good Housekeeping has served as a source of practical information to successfully run a home.
• 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 Strategy

  High-Quality Speed Cleaning for Cozy Winter Living or Short Notice Entertaining

  Four key housecleaning actions to get it done!
• Upholstery Cleaning

  Hiring an Upholstery Pro

  What you should expect from a professional cleaning firm.

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