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• What Germs Are We Killing? Testing and Classifying Disinfectants

  Since all germ-killers are considered pesticides, the EPA requires testing to certify manufacturer's claims for safety and effectiveness.

• Child Hieroglyphics

  Remedy for Wall Murals. Young children often love to scribble and draw on walls, paneling and sometimes even paper.

• Serious Business: How to Deep Clean

  You shouldn’t merely scratch the surface. Do the thorough job that makes your home do more than shine.

• 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.

• Upholstery Cleaning and Care

  Extend the useful life of upholstered furniture and keep it looking great by caring for it properly.

• 10 Easy Steps To An Orderly Household

  Tara Aronson says keeping an organized home is within reach - and here's how it's done.

• 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.

• Clean Like A Pro

  Basic cleaning tools that save time and money.

• Self-Cleaning Windows

  Building materials have come a long way in housework prevention.

• Fruit Trees in Containers

  Cultivate a personal-sized orchard.

• Less is More

  9 Tips to Create a Simpler Life

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Removing Ink, Paint, Rust, and More

  Spot and stain removal.

• Spring Home Maintenance Saves Money

  Do smaller cleaning and repair jobs now to prevent big expenses down the road.

• Creating a Simple Household Inventory

  It might surprise you to learn that a household inventory really doesn’t have to be that complicated.

• Stain Removal During and After the Party - A Professional's View

  Act Quickly! Ninety percent of the spots on carpet and upholstery can be removed completely if they are absorbed, blotted and flushed within two or three minutes.

• SDA Survey: Wipes Increasingly Work Their Way Around the House

  Wipe Usage is on the Rise Countrywide – 71% Say They Use Wipes.

• Patio Gardens

  Transform your patio into an outdoor room.

• Your 411 Book — A Smart Way to Keep Track of Household Information

  Be organized by creating a reference guide for your whole family.

• Consumer Reports: 8 Out Of 10 Chickens Tested Harbor Dangerous Bacteria

  Largest study of its kind shows highest percentage of dirty birds since CR began testing in 1998.

• Vacuum Cleaner Testing at Consumer Reports

  When Consumer Reports talks, people listen.

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