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• Asthma And Allergies

  Q & A on Asthma, Allergies and Carpet

  The Carpet & Rug Institute provides answers to commonly asked questions about carpets, asthma and allergies.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  Green Label Carpet Program Concludes, Replaced by Green Label Plus

  The Green Label program is replaced by the stronger and more comprehensive Green Label Plus standard.
• Cleaning Product Ingredients

  New Source for Cleaning Product Ingredient Information – SDA Ingredient Central

  Webpage provides direct access to information on cleaning product ingredients.
• Activated Water

  Activated Water: New Weapon in the Green Cleaning Arsenal

  Electrolyzed or Electrically Activated Water (EAW) products recently introduced to the market are emerging as alternatives to cleaning with chemicals.
• Odor Control

  Odor Control and Removal Made Easy

  Identify the source and attack it intelligently.
• Green Cleaning

  Cleaning Green

  With green cleaning, prevention is key. The less dirt you track inside, the less need for cleaning products.
• Fireplace

  Fireplace Safety Tips

  Be sure to take a few safety steps before stoking the flames.
• Dust

  Answering That Age-old Lament: Where Does All This Dust Come From?

  Most indoor household dust that collects on furniture and floors actually comes from outdoors, a new study finds.
• Winterizing

  Getting Your Home Ready For Cooler Weather

  A growing number of homeowners are realizing that it's a good idea to prepare their home for cooler weather - just as they would their wardrobe and vehicles.
• IICRC

  After the Water Recedes - Dealing Quickly with Water Damage

  As a result of a recent flooding disaster, your home may look like a river ran through it. Here's what to do right away.
• 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.
• Hospital Acquired Infection

  Hospital Stay? Tips for Keeping Your Room Clean and Healthy

  APIC, ASHES release tips for keeping patient rooms clean.
• SDA

  Changes in Product Labeling: What Consumers Can Expect

  SDA unveils new fact sheet on cleaning product ingredients and labeling.
• Sanitizing

  Controlling Harmful Bacteria On Soft Surfaces In Your Home

  Your family may not be the only ones enjoying the sofa. The soft, comfortable places where families relax and play at home can harbor millions of bacteria. For example, Staphylococcus bacteria can live on soft surfaces for 24 hours. Here's what to do about it.
• Activated Water

  Electrolyzed Water - Ultimate Green Cleaning?

  Electrolyzed or activated water promises to eliminate the need for many chemical cleaning products.
• Cleaning Science

  Expert Q&A: How does a HEPA filter work on a vacuum?

  How HEPA filters work on a vacuum cleaner, and how to be a smart shopper.
• Cleaning Science

  Expert Q&A: What are the biggest misconceptions about green cleaning?

  Exposing myths of green cleaning.
• Gardening

  Organic Gardening Techniques and Philosophy

  Biointensive, sustainable and permaculture explained.
• Hardwood Floors

  Caring For Wood Floors

  Protect your investment by taking simple precautions, and properly clean floors.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  Green Carpet and the Environment

  Green carpet is more than a color.

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