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• Corian, Earthstone, Pergo ... Oh My!

  HC asked makers of special surfaces how to clean their products. Here are their tips.

• Hit the Deck!

  Get your deck in shape for summer.

• Select a Professional Carpet Cleaning Firm

  What to look for when you bring in the pros

• Backpack Vacuums — New Secret Weapon

  10 cleaning solutions with a backpack model vacuum cleaner

• Removing White Powder from New Marble Floor

  Q & A with Fred Hueston

• 10 Care Tips for Hardwood Cabinets

  Though found in kitchens and bathrooms, hardwood cabinets are not immune to water. Here's how to care for them.

• 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.

• Caring for Leather Garments

  Get the dos and don'ts of leather care.

• An Ounce of Prevention

  Get 85% of your cleaning done before you start!

• Ring Around the Carpet

  Discover how soil-filtration lines develop and how to address them.

• Whitening Your Whites

  How an egg timer gets your whites cleaner, plus more important tips about chlorine bleach.

• The Drapery Department

  Find out what you can realistically expect from cleaning window draperies.

• Pet Protection: Rat and Mouse Poisons Could Also Harm Pets

  Place rodent-killing baits in places inaccessible to companion animals.

• Braving the Bleach

  Tips you need to know before using bleach or bleach-containing products.

• When Laundering Leaves Spots on Towels

  Q & A with Tara Aronson.

• 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.

• How To Maintain Your Vacuum Cleaner

  To keep your vacuum cleaner operating at peak levels of performance, follow these simple maintenance tips from the IEHA.

• Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Vacuum?

  Vacuuming is an essential part of limiting exposure to asthma and allergy triggers such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen and other allergens.

• Is There Life After Housework?

  Don't let cleaning take over your schedule.

• Kids in the Kitchen

  Celebrity chef, Rachael Ray, provides tips for cooking (and cleaning) with kids.

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