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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.
Disaster Preparation
15 Minutes to a Completed Emergency Plan
Five ways to be prepared for disasters and emergencies in no time.
Smoke Alarms
Be a Detector Detective
Tips for keeping smoke and CO detectors on active duty.
Washing Walls
If Your (Dirty) Walls Could Talk
Should you spot clean or paint? And if you wage wall dirt war, what's the best way to remove offending marks without creating more problems? Our HC experts weigh in on the best ways to clean your walls.
Organizing Strategies
The Preparation Principle
Preparation is one facet of living in order.
Laundry
Laundry Day Tips
Better cleaning and care secrets.
Energy Savings
Put Your House On An Energy Diet
Is your budget squeezed by high electric bills? Put your house on an energy “diet.”
Countertops
Corian, Earthstone, Pergo ... Oh My!
HC asked makers of special surfaces how to clean their products. Here are their tips.
Indoor Contaminants
A Clean Home is a Healthy Home — Or Is It?
We take for granted that a clean home is a healthy home. But appearances can be deceiving!
Enzymes
Good Bugs Eat Dirt - Healthier Cleaning Concept from Nature
Scientists have perfected microbial formulations for cleaning use.
Spring Cleaning
If You Want It Clean, It Has To Be Moved
Spring Cleaning Tips From Experts
Green Cleaning
Green Cleaning for Guys
Room-by-room green cleaning and sustainable living tips for men (and women too).
Carpet Cleaning
Deep Carpet Cleaning Secrets
Do your own carpet cleaning, or let the carpet cleaning pros handle it.
Saving Money
Sticking to Your “Save Money” Diet
Ten steps to saving money and keeping it saved.
Homemade Cleaners
Natural Cleaning Products
Raid the kitchen and laundry room for safer alternatives to cleaning chemicals.
Cleaning Strategy
Before Guests Arrive: A Checklist
Here is a short checklist to help make sure you are prepared for company.
Pets
How to De-Skunk Your Pet
Remove “eau de skunk” from your pet using a simple formula.
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.
Window Cleaning
Easy Windows
Learn how to use a squeegee and you'll be done with window cleaning in half the time or less.
Water Damage
How to Determine What to Keep or Save After Water Damage Occurs
Whether you are the victim of a flood or your plumbing sprang a leak while you're on vacation, the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) offers some helpful suggestions on what to do.