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Spring Cleaning
Redefining Spring Cleaning
Is spring cleaning obsolete? Here's a new definition.
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.
IICRC
Pets & People: Protecting Your Carpet
The United States is home to some 68 million dog owners and 73 million cat owners, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. That’s a lot of love—and a lot of carpet stains. Accidents on carpet require quick cleanup to remove bacteria and odor.
Carpet Cleaning
Q and A - Exploring Myths About Carpet
Few flooring materials have generated more vigorous discussion than carpet. Why? Many people misunderstand its maintenance requirements or assume that carpet is just an unhealthy product. This Q&A dispels common myths about carpet.
Organizing Strategies
Organize Your Cleaning Supplies 1-2-3
The only tools and products you need are the ones you use, and organizing your cleaning supplies will make it easier to find what you need.

Vacuum Cleaner Reviews
Dyson DC25 Animal
Dyson produces an additional "pet-oriented" vacuum for their excellent DC25 line, but is it worth the extra cost?
Vacuum Cleaner Reviews
Oreck Halo™
Vacuuming plus germ-killing power? Yes, but does it effectively kill microbes in a real home?
Pet Hair
Bissell Pet Hair Eraser
Pet hair all over? Check out the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser™ vacuum.
Vacuum Cleaner Reviews
Dyson DC17 Animal
The Dyson Animal has always been billed as the vacuum to have if you own pets. We’ve wanted to try it since we first heard about it.
Vacuum Cleaner Reviews
Oreck XL Platinum Upright Vacuum
The flagship of the Oreck Upright line, the Oreck XL Platinum Upright is a good choice for high-performance, lightweight cleaning. It's part of the Oreck XL Platinum Power Team (a two-machine system consisting of an upright and canister vacuum).

Oreck
Oreck XL Platinum Power Team
Upright vacuum with HEPA filtration and a 5 lb. Oreck Ultimate Handheld Vac with attachments for hard-to-reach areas.
Vacuum Cleaners
Oreck XL Gold Power Team
Full-size upright vacuum with hypoallergenic filtration and a 5 lb. Oreck Deluxe Handheld Vac with attachments for hard-to-reach areas.
Shark Steam Mop
Mop that uses steam technology to remove tough grime, stubborn dirt, and dried-on sticky messes without the use of chemicals.
Orange Glo Hardwood Floor Cleaner & Polish System
All-in-one kit for cleaning and maintaining your finished hardwood floors.
Real Simple Microfiber Squeeze Mop
Wet or dry microfiber mop that traps dirt without chemicals, plus scrapper insert.

Houseworks
Cut the clutter, calm your chaos, speed your cleaning and make time for the good things in life!
Real Simple: Cleaning
Room-by-room strategies for cleaning every room in your home.
How to Cheat at Cleaning
Gives time-slashing techniques to save time on cleaning.
Coming Clean
Professional cleaning tips for your home.
Cleaning — Plain and Simple
Hundreds of solutions for cleaning in and around the home, from the kitchen sink and the barbeque grill to the toilet and the car.