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Green Cleaning
Natural House Cleaning
We only have one earth. Love it, and when you clean, think “green” or natural.
Organizing Strategies
No-Trouble Travel Packing
Ten tips get you ready to go anywhere at a moment's notice.
Radon
Nonsmokers Can Get Preventable Lung Cancer — at Home?
You can't see it. You can't smell it. But you can take steps against radon in your home, starting with an inexpensive test.
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.
Odor Control
Odor Control and Removal Made Easy
Identify the source and attack it intelligently.
CRI
Olympic Cleaning? Has Your Vacuum Been Awarded a Gold, Silver or Bronze?
Check the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) for top performers in soil removal, indoor air quality and carpet protection.
Laundry Detergent
On Laundry Detergent
The Soap and Detergent Association lays out the options for getting your clothes clean.
Vacuum Cleaners
One More Reason to Get a Quality Vacuum Cleaner
After learning about dust mites, you too, may want to see if your vacuum cleaner is a CRI certified product.
Organizing Strategies
Organize Your Car!
Quick tips from Vicki Norris will make your auto a mobile showcase for tidiness.
Sustainable
Organizing to Go Green
"Going green" requires some forethought and organization, but every little step in that direction is worthwhile. Find out what small steps you can take.
Organizing Strategies
Organizing Your Home for Homework
Some of the problems - and struggles - with homework time can be solved with a bit of organization.
Motivation
Overcoming Procrastination
Five ways to get motivated.
Spot Removal
Pet Clean-Up Made Easy
Don Aslett's pet subject is housecleaning. If you love your furry friends and are committed to keeping them, here's how to deal with the occasional "oopsie."
Stain Removal
Pet Meets Carpet (and Furniture)
Damage to textiles from pet accidents only worsens as time goes by. Find out how to take the appropriate action early on.
Pets
Pets & People: Protecting Your Carpet
The United States is home to some 68 million dog owners and 73 million cat owners, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. That’s a lot of love — and a lot of carpet stains. Accidents on carpet require quick cleanup to remove bacteria and odor.
Safety
Poison Prevention Pointers for Spring
It is important to keep safety in mind as you begin your spring cleaning and gardening.
Harmful Chemicals
Poisonous Intruders
An Environmental Protection Agency list of indoor pollutants and solutions that could affect your health.
Dishwashing
Pricey Dish Soaps are Not Better at Cleaning
Despite the variety in dish liquid scents, colors, prices, and claims, each one works about as well as the next one.
Remediation
Protect Yourself When Removing Mold
What to wear when removing mold from your home.
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.