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Consumer Reports
ShopSmart Poll: Only 7% of Women Hate Cleaning Their Homes; Spend Five Hours Per Week Cleaning
According to a Consumer Reports ShopSmart Poll, the bathroom is the least favorite place to clean, and people prefer vacuuming.
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.
Cleaning Products
Soaps Vs. Detergents
What exactly is soap? What is detergent? Many home cleaning products are classified as either soaps or detergents. Interestingly, many people really don’t know what these everyday words mean. However, it’s a good idea to take the time to learn, so you can understand their basic similarities and differences.
Green Living
Winter Green - Living More Sustainably in Winter
When it comes to living green, especially during winter, people are often struck with the paralysis of analysis. But every little bit helps; even minor changes in the home and workplace can positively impact sustainability.
Indoor Air Quality
Five Ways to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home
The good news is that the most difficult and expensive measures are not always the most effective – nor are they always necessary.
Cleaning Science
New Enzyme Alternative to Bleach - Keeping Whites Whiter Naturally
Anyone who has washed or worn white clothes knows that white shirts stop looking white after a few washes and start to turn a shade of gray. A new laundry-detergent enzyme helps prevent this from happening, without the use of bleach.
Health
Five Tips for a Healthier Home
The environment in our homes has a big impact on the quality of our lives and health. Give your house a check-up with these tips.
Spring Cleaning
Upswing in Spring Cleaning, Says SDA
More people are Spring Cleaning. Find out how and why.
Germs
Germ Warfare - Understanding the Enemy
What you don’t see can hurt you. Invisible to the naked eye, a world of microorganisms (living things so small you need a microscope to see them) lives in soil, on your skin, in your mouth, on the floor, doorknobs, cell phones, walls, computer keyboards, or countertops — pretty much everywhere.
Professional Carpet Cleaning
How Often Should I Get My Carpets Cleaned?
Frequently-used carpet should be professionally cleaned annually or more often, depending on conditions.
Green Cleaning
Five Tips for Greener Cleaning
Simple ways to go green when you clean.
Mold
Silent Menace in Your Home: Mold
Hannah Keeley offers this first installment in her Healthy Home series about hidden dangers in your home — and what to do about them.
Vacuum Cleaners
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
Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval Goes "Green"
CRI adds Green Vacuum Cleaners and Green Cleaning Certification.
Housekeeping Tips
Clean Like A Pro
Basic cleaning tools that save time and money.
Pots And Pans
Pots, Pans and Cutting Boards
Tips for cleaning pots, pans and cutting boards in your kitchen.
Recycling
Out With The Old: What To Do With Tech Gadgets When They Become Obsolete
There are a few safe, responsible ways for consumers to get rid of tech trash.
Essential Oils
Essential Oils: A Cleaning Essential?
Decide whether cleaning with essential oils is a good fit for your home.
Asthma And Allergies
Asthma-Friendly Cleaning Products
Frequent cleaning is so important for an asthma sufferer's respiratory health. But how do you know which products to use?
Steam Vapor
Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery
Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.