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- IEHA has announced that the prospectus for its High Performance Cleaning Product (HPCP) Testing Program with the University of Massachusetts Lowell has been finalized and is available for download.
- 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.
- More adults (85%) than ever were observed washing hands in public restrooms. Which gender was more handwashing conscious?
- The Carpet & Rug Institute provides answers to commonly asked questions about carpets, asthma and allergies.
- Few flooring materials have generated more vigorous discussion than carpet. Why? Many people misunderstand its maintenance requirements or assume that carpet is just an unhealthy product. This Q&A dispels common myths about carpet.
- The IICRC answers several commonly asked questions about professional carpet cleaning.
- 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.
- Spilled wine should be cleaned up quickly.
- Most of us will have to go into the hospital some day. Here are specific steps you can follow to protect yourself from hospital infections.
- Life is full of surprises, and not all of them good! Depending on the severity of the incident, picking up the pieces and putting things back as they were can be a challenge many homeowners would rather avoid.
- What to look for when you bring in the pros
- Carbon filter? Reverse osmosis? Water softener? Ultraviolet system? Find answers here.
- If not properly installed, maintained and operated, air duct components may become contaminated with particles of dust, pollen or other debris.
- It’s silent, colorless, odorless and tasteless, but it can be fatal.
- Where there's fire, there's usually smoke. Although experts do their best to contain a fire, they are all but helpless in controlling the billowing clouds of smoke that fire creates. What can you do once the damage has been done?
- You may be surprised to learn what it brings into the home environment.
- Find Seal of Approval (SOA) Service Providers on The Housekeeping Channel.
- EPA offers Spanish Web pages telling what you (or your Spanish-speaking friends) need to know about the home environment and family health.
- Simplify your annual chore day.
- The Clean Trust has a few tips to make cleaning easier.

