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• Drains

  For Dummies® — Unclogging a Sink Drain

  With or without chemicals, the right approach clears the blockage so water can drain freely.
• Organizing Strategies

  Garage Storage Tips

  For most of us, 'out of sight – out of mind' means we relegate all of our ‘stuff’ into the junk drawer of the house – the garage. Here's how to do it effectively.
• Deck

  Hit the Deck!

  Get your deck in shape for summer.
• Toilet

  Winning the Battle of the Bowl

  Four steps to cleaning your toilet bowl effectively.
• Smoke Alarms

  Be a Detector Detective

  Tips for keeping smoke and CO detectors on active duty.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  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.
• Harmful Chemicals

  Poisonous Intruders

  An Environmental Protection Agency list of indoor pollutants and solutions that could affect your health.
• Storage

  Photo Care

  Make your professional or family photographs last.
• 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.
• Drains

  Drain Cleaning Made Easy

  Before you call the plumber, here's what to do.
• Spring Cleaning

  Redefining Spring Cleaning

  Is spring cleaning obsolete? Here's a new definition.
• Fall Cleaning

  Flip the Seasons! Fall is the Best Time to Clean

  Spring cleaning is a misnomer! Fall is by far the best time to clean.
• Air Duct Cleaning

  Should I Clean My Air Ducts?

  If not properly installed, maintained and operated, air duct components may become contaminated with particles of dust, pollen or other debris.
• Odor Control

  The Top Five Worst Household Odors—and Green Solutions

  Naturally, the best way to prevent odor is to eliminate its source (e.g., take out the garbage, smoke or keep pets outside, etc.), but what about existing odors already permeating your home?
• Bathroom

  The Bathroom Zoom

  Step by step, whip the water closet into a clean place to be.
• Entry Mats

  Matting Matters for Reducing Spring Cleaning

  Place the right type and length of walk-off matting outside and inside exterior doors to stop dust, dirt and moisture from entering.
• Food Safety

  Beat BBQ Food Safety Blues

  Defend good, clean food when you take dining outdoors.
• Bathroom

  Clean Ideas: Keeping up with the Grime

  12 tips to help keep the bathroom clean and sparkling on a daily basis.
• Central Vacuums

  Benefits of Central Vacuums

  Seven reasons to go central.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  How To Maintain Your Vacuum Cleaner

  To keep your vacuum cleaner operating at peak levels of performance, follow these simple maintenance tips from the IEHA.

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