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• Carpet Cleaning Products — How to Buy the Best Ones

  The Carpet & Rug Institute tests and certifies carpet cleaning products to help the consumer sort out fact from marketing hype.

• 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?

• Tips for Healthier Cleaning

  How to reach tip-top clean with less caustic chemicals.

• Stained Fiberglass Shower Floor

  Q & A with Tara Aronson.

• What Germs Are We Killing? Testing and Classifying Disinfectants

  Since all germ-killers are considered pesticides, the EPA requires testing to certify manufacturer's claims for safety and effectiveness.

• Expert Stone, Tile and Grout Care

  Inside tips for making these hard surfaces easy to maintain.

• Why the Browning After Carpet Cleaning?

  The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration explains cellulosic browning.

• Antibacterial Soap - Does it Really Help?

  Gleaning the facts amid the controversy.

• Green Disinfection - Is It Possible?

  The EPA does not permit green certification of disinfectants by organizations such as Green Seal, so when disinfection is necessary and a “green” approach is desired, consider the following...

• Washing Flat Paint or Enamel?

  Attack a wall with the right approach.

• Buying the Right Car Wax

  Inexpensive products outperform some more costly brands in CR’s tests.

• Safe? Or Toxic? Get the Facts on Your Cleaning Chemicals

  Get the info on health risks associated with your cleaning products — in 10 minutes or less!

• Stone Care Tips - Before and After the Party

  Protecting your stone surfaces — countertops, walls, vanities and floors — is a must before and after entertaining.

• Testing and Adjusting Garden Soils

  Not all dirt is created equal.

• The Lighter Side — Pumping Dirt: Cleaning Your Way to a Sleeker Physique

  Pumping dirt is the new exercise craze combining aerobics, calisthenics, weight lifting, and, yes, housecleaning.

• Get The Latest “Dirt” on Stain, Soil Removal

  The Soap and Detergent Association Offers Online fact sheet for useful laundry and fabric care products

• Hand Sanitizer is No Beverage

  SDA: Common sense needed in discussions over hand sanitizer use.

• Consumer Reports® Helps You Become a Savvy Organic Shopper

  Organic products worth buying — and those you can skip; tips on buying organic without breaking the bank.

• Self-Cleaning Windows

  Building materials have come a long way in housework prevention.

• Caring for Your Carpet

  Checklist for routine carpet maintenance carpet cleaning

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