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Furniture
Can Prolonged Sitting Be Dangerous to Health?
How much time does a person sit at home and how does it affect his or her overall health? Some studies note that worldwide the average person spends roughly 300 minutes, or 21% of their day sitting; many people spend much longer. What can remain after we get up? In many cases, “fallout”...
Washing Walls
Wall Washing Secrets
You don't have to give attention to your walls often, but when you do, here are some best-practice tips from Jeff Campbell.
Countertops
Corian, Earthstone, Pergo ... Oh My!
HC asked makers of special surfaces how to clean their products. Here are their tips.
Carpet Cleaning
Five Reasons to Take Better Care of Your Carpet
Why and how to work smarter, not harder, to keep your carpet looking great for years to come.
IICRC
Why Hire Certified Cleaning Services?
The IICRC provides a consumer referral service to locate trained and certified cleaning and restoration firms and technicians.
Green Cleaning
Milder Alternatives
Recipes for homemade cleaners from Hannah Keeley.
Stain Removal
Color Restoration for Carpet Stains and More
Carpets receive the greater part of daily household abuse: pet stains, drink spills, food stains, soil, sun-fade, bleach discoloration and lots more. So before you discard the old floor covering for a new one, consider an alternative that’s a lot easier on the pocketbook – professional color restoration.
Carpet And Rug Institute
Carpet is a Safety Device
CRI President Werner Braun discusses carpet’s safety and comfort features.
Organizing Strategies
Organizing Piles of Warranties and Instruction Manuals
When a problem arises, you’ll know where to find the solution.
Toilet
Winning the Battle of the Bowl
Four steps to cleaning your toilet bowl effectively.
Upholstery Cleaning
Information for Consumers of Upholstery Cleaning Services
Routine maintenance is vital as is periodic help from skilled professionals.
Spring Cleaning
Jump Start Your Spring Cleaning
Zero in on one project at a time and schedule cleaning in 15- to 30-minute increments
Maid Services
Motivating the Hired Help
Getting the most from your outside cleaning service may boil down to your own managing and motivational skills.
Disaster Cleanup
Recovering from a Flood or Other Disaster? Hire a Certified Firm
Do not attempt to treat major water or fire, smoke and odor damage yourself. A far more practical solution is to hire a certified restoration firm for professional advice and assistance.
Hazardous Waste
Household Hazardous Waste Products
Look around your home for these items that tend to become household hazardous waste. Plus, try a few recipes for homemade alternatives.
Carpet And Rug Institute
Carpet and Rug Institute Earns ANSI Certification For Its Green Carpet Testing Programs
The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) is the first organization within the soft floor covering sector to earn accreditation as a certification body for indoor air quality by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI).
Professional Cleaning Services
Hiring the Best of the Best Professional Cleaners
In today’s fiscal climate, there is no shortage of often ill-qualified people offering to clean and restore your valuable possessions, but how do you determine who truly knows what they are doing – i.e., how do you tell the “Masters” from the “Jacks-of-all-Trades”? In a word: Certification.
Enzymes
Laundry Detergent — How Enzymes are Changing Your Wash
Adding enzymes to laundry detergents provides consumers with the cleanest wash yet.
Organizing Strategies
Organize for a Restful Vacation
Have you ever come home from vacation more exhausted than when you left?
Green Cleaning
Cleaning Green
With green cleaning, prevention is key. The less dirt you track inside, the less need for cleaning products.