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• Carpet Cleaning

  Mud Mania: Cleaning Muddy Carpet

  Carpet cleaning advice for those really muddy, dirty carpet situations.
• Mold

  The Truth about Mold

  Why you might have it, how to make it go away.
• Triclosan

  Microban® in Plastic Products — How Useful?

  Triclosan, an antimicrobial chemical, is now incorporated into many products, such as cutting boards and shower curtains. What kind of protection does it offer?
• Water Damage

  $2 Dollar Hose Causes $1000s in Damage

  Water is the lifeblood of civilization - a necessity for life and health of man, animal, and plants. However, water also has the power to wreak havoc as a silent thief, stealing peace of mind and ruining property.
• Mold

  Five Principles of Mold Cleanup

  There are five general principles of cleaning up - or remediating - mold.
• Washing Walls

  Washing Flat Paint or Enamel?

  Attack a wall with the right approach.
• Steam Vapor

  Letting Off Steam to Clean

  Clean safely, effectively with steam vapor systems.
• Cleaning Products

  A Guide to Choosing Cleaning Products – Seeing Past the Marketing Hype

  Don't let the marketing hype pull the wool over your eyes. Make sure your cleaning products and methods are actually getting things clean.
• Furniture

  For Dummies® — Cleaning Outdoor Furniture

  Wooden, resin or iron garden furniture — do you know the best way to care for yours?
• Marble

  Removing White Powder from New Marble Floor

  Q & A with Fred Hueston
• Carpet Cleaning

  What is the Standard Drying Time When Carpet is Cleaned?

  Just-cleaned carpet should dry within six to eight hours or less, and should never stay damp more than 24 hours, or microbial growth and odor may occur.
• Smoke

  Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears

  The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.
• Dish Detergent

  Low-Phosphate Dishwasher Detergents That Work

  Consumer Reports tests find four recommended products consumers can use under new low-phosphate laws.
• Stain Removal

  Removing Stains From Stone, Tile and Concrete

  Oh, those nasty stains! How do you go about removing that red stain from the fruit drink your son spilled on the floor? What do you use to remove black marker ink from your white marble floor? Does lipstick stain? The list can go on and on.
• Lawn Mower

  Consumer Reports Tests Lawn Mowers and Tractors

  Find out Consumer Reports' picks, plus tips for keeping (or making) your lawn beautiful.
• Laundry

  My Favorite Laundry Tips

  Quick tips for making laundry duty faster, easier, and cheaper.
• Pots And Pans

  Pots, Pans and Cutting Boards

  Tips for cleaning pots, pans and cutting boards in your kitchen.
• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher Trouble?

  If your dishwasher is leaving spots on the glasses or detergent clumped in the dispenser, the Soap and Detergent Association offers a list of common problems — along with their solutions.
• Windows

  Conquering Condensation

  Take steps to relieve window wetness and mold growth.
• Garage Sale

  The Virtual Garage Sale

  Free classified ads online help turn your junk into another man's treasure.

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