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Dog Poop
The Scoop on Dog Poop
Not picking up after our dogs is actually bad for the environment.
Ants
Ants - How to Stop An Insect Home Invasion
Simple, less-toxic solutions that actually work to eradicate ants.
Motivation
Clean Away those Extra Calories
And as far as fitness programs go, cleaning is inexpensive. It requires very little equipment, you won’t need pricey athletic wear, and there is no monthly membership fee.
Spring Cleaning
Redefining Spring Cleaning
Is spring cleaning obsolete? Here's a new definition.
Healthcare
RID's 15 Steps You Can Take to Reduce Your Risk of a Hospital Infection
Most of us will have to go into the hospital some day. Here are specific steps you can follow to protect yourself from hospital infections.
Laundry
Airing Dirty Laundry Issues
A 1999 University of Arizona study found 25% of home washing machines were contaminated with fecal bacteria. Several factors were implicated in contributing to the contamination of the washers.
Vacuum Cleaners
Key to a Clean Carpet: Use a CRI-Certified Vacuum
There is one simple step to improving the cleanliness of your carpet and the indoor air quality in your home: regular vacuuming with a CRI-certified machine.
Spot Removal
Club Soda: Always Keep it on Hand
Club soda is the best emergency spotter there is, says the Queen of Clean.
Toilet Sneeze
Do Toilets Sneeze?
According to two studies, flushed toilets spew aerosolized plumes of moisture, bacteria and viruses over many bathroom surfaces.
Carpet Cleaning
Are You Using Seal-of-Approval Products?
The CRI Seal of Approval program identifies effective carpet cleaning solutions and equipment. Only the best pass the test.
Carpet Cleaning
Maintaining High-Traffic Carpet Areas
What steps should you take to maintain carpet in a high-traffic area?
Toilet Paper
Consumer Reports: Save Up To $130 a Year by Switching Toilet Paper
Quilted Northern, Charmin and Cottonelle top toilet paper tests.
Swine Flu
Swine Flu: Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home
Swine flu presents a real and present danger to public health. The IEHA is pleased to provide this information from the CDC.
Hospitals
Dirty Hospital? Fight Back
The hospital wasn't clean, or your meds were consistently screwed up? The place just isn't safe? Get mad! Complain! Here's how.
Healthcare
In the Hospital, Wash Your Hands!
This order goes to every single person who may come in contact with you.
Health
Keeping Loved Ones Safe in Hospitals - Prevent Infections by Being a Good Visitor
When a hospital becomes a 'Home Away from Home' for family members or significant others, help keep them safe by being a prepared visitor.
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.
Static Electricity
Static Control
Studies have revealed that static electricity does not become a problem with most people until the relative humidity drops below 40 percent.
Radon
Living Greener And Breathing Healthier Air
Living "green" is about more than just energy efficiency and recycling; it's also about giving your family a healthier home.