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Dry Cleaning
Dry Cleaning: Hazards of Perchloroethylene or Perc
EPA's Science Advisory Board has identified perchloroethylene as a possible to probable human carcinogen.
Asthma And Allergies
Asthma-Friendly Cleaning Products
Frequent cleaning is so important for an asthma sufferer's respiratory health. But how do you know which products to use?
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.
Sun Damage
Sunlight Damage
Some dyes and dye methods help vibrant color to endure long exposure to UV rays.
Carpet Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning Tips - Entrance Mats and Other Steps
Contain soil and dust: fight dirt at the front door (and inside).
Protect Your Property From The Elements
Careful maintenance of your home's outer shell prevents costly indoor messes caused by water damage later.
Schools
Not Just for Looks: Outlining Reasons for Clean Schools
When a school looks clean and healthy, people tend to have a positive attitude about it. But looks can be deceiving: a clean-looking school may have been cleaned merely for appearance and not for health. Desks may have heavy chemical residues and bacterial contamination. Restrooms may have been treated with a harsh disinfectant — the sink handles wiped but not sanitized. A fragranced deodorizer or air freshener may be hanging in the air emitting chemicals without addressing the source of the odor.
Asthma And Allergies
Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Dust?
For people who suffer from asthma and allergies, dusting can be a great way to avoid asthma & allergy triggers such as dust mite feces and pollen. The trick is to remove dust rather than spread it around.
Remediation
Could Radar Find Your Hidden Mold?
Research shows radar technology could save serious money in mold damage.
Winterizing
Checklist for Winter
Along with the beauty of winter wonderlands, comes a yearly winterizing check of your home.
Clean Desk
Reduce Home Office Mania
Tips from the pros.
Carpet
Health Perspectives: Choosing and Installing New Carpet
Going green when choosing and installing new carpet.
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.
Lawn Mower
Lawn Mower Tips To Help Your Wallet and the Environment
Tuning up your lawn mower and recycling the oil can do more than improve its performance and save money; it can also help protect the environment.
Asthma And Allergies
How to Reduce Allergens in Your Home
Complete avoidance may be difficult, but simple steps can be taken to reduce exposure.
Spring Cleaning
Spring Cleaning: No Longer a Necessary Evil
While spring cleaning is not the necessary evil it once was, now is still a good time to do those annual or semi-annual chores.
Indoor Contaminants
Stop Pollution Indoors
Ten steps to better indoor environmental quality
Green Cleaning
Protecting People and Planet Through Better Cleaning Choices
Families are questioning the presence of chemical products in their homes and taking steps to replace them with healthier alternatives made from more benign ingredients.
Asthma And Allergies
Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Vacuum?
Vacuuming is an essential part of limiting exposure to asthma and allergy triggers such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen and other allergens.
Energy Efficiency
Why Buy Energy-Efficient Appliances?
The main benefits of energy-efficient appliances include saving money on operating costs and utility bills and protecting the environment by conserving energy. Energy-efficient models save money with lower operating costs — using 30 to 50 percent less energy than many older appliances, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.