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• Backpack Vacuums — New Secret Weapon

  10 cleaning solutions with a backpack model vacuum cleaner

• 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.

• Dusting Tips

  Surface area is the key to a good dusting tool.

• How to Buy A Vacuum Cleaner

  Type vs. hype: what’s the best vacuum for your needs?

• Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery

  Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.

• Green Up Your Household

  Dr. Arthur Weissman offers tips that can protect your health and surroundings — and just might save you money!

• Home Inspection Reminders

  Short steps to keeping your home safe.

• Should Asthmatics and Allergy Sufferers Have Pets?

  That depends, but either way they can take the proper steps to reduce exposure to pet allergens.

• Cleaner Concrete

  Smooth finish in the basement

• Eight Myths of Vacuuming

  Are you an informed consumer? Consider these eight myths, and corresponding truths, about vacuuming.

• Pick a Brush Four Out of Five Janitors Recommend

  Maintain a pearly white toilet rim.
• 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.

• The Bare Minimum Gardening Tools

  You'll definitely need a few tools to start gardening.

• Protect Yourself When Removing Mold

  What to wear when removing mold from your home.

• Pick Up the Pace

  Get a system that gets cleaning done fast!

• Houseplants That Clean Your Indoor Air

  Strategic selection and placement of household plants improves the air you breathe.

• Painless Window Cleaning

  Professional Window Cleaning Tricks

• Tips for a Healthier Kitchen

  Fixes for surprising sources of possible respiratory distress.

• Weighing Green Products

  Do they work? Are they affordable?

• Pet Meets Carpet (and Furniture)

  Damage to textiles from pet accidents only worsens as time goes by. Find out how to take the appropriate action early on.

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