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• Laundry Day Tips

  Better cleaning and care secrets.

• Deep Cleaning and Selecting A Carpet Cleaning Professional

  If you find that no matter how much you vacuum, your carpet still does not look like it used to, it may be time for deep cleaning. While there are do-it-yourself cleaning methods on the market, hiring a professional is often the safest, fastest and easiest option.

• On Laundry Detergent

  The Soap and Detergent Association lays out the options for getting your clothes clean.

• Laundry Boosters

  Special care products to make fabric cleaning easy, fast and economical.

• How To Clean Bathroom Tiles

  Water, water, everywhere! (Well, almost.) Moisture makes a fertile breeding ground for mold and mildew.

• 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.

• 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?

• For Dummies® — Tips for Cleaning Your Houseplants

  Even the most intricate leaves collect dust.

• All About Wallpaper

  If it's dirty, should you wash it, or what?

• Keep that Warm Glow on Your Hardwood Floor

  Clean hardwood floors according to the type of finish.

• Label Savvy

  There's more on the label than you might think.

• Upholstery Care

  Check the checklist for routine maintenance and cleaning of upholstery fabrics.

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Do-It-Yourself or Professional Cleaning?

  Interim vs. deep cleaning: when to call in the pros.

• Wash Daze: Laundry Gadgets Won't Lighten the Load

  These gadgets do little more than clean out your wallet.

• Stain Removal During and After the Party - A Professional's View

  Act Quickly! Ninety percent of the spots on carpet and upholstery can be removed completely if they are absorbed, blotted and flushed within two or three minutes.

• Six Tips for Organizing Your Refrigerator

  The art of knowing what is where in your ice box.

• Checklist for Winter

  Along with the beauty of the fall colors, comes a yearly winterizing check of your home.

• Caring for Your Carpet

  Checklist for routine carpet maintenance carpet cleaning

• Consumer Reports® — Pressure Washers: Quick Cleaning for Less

  Consumer Reports confirms that gas-powered pressure washers have a clear performance edge over electric models. But more pressure also means more chance for injury with any pressure washer.

• How to Vacuum a Carpet

  Brush up on the basics of vacuuming.

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