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• Lead Dust

  Homes built before 1978 may need protective measures.

• For Dummies® — Preparing to Paint

  The real secret to a beautiful, long-lasting paint job is preparation.

• Stone Care Made Easy

  Simple steps to natural stone care will keep it looking beautiful for many years.

• Eight Myths of Vacuuming

  Are you an informed consumer? Consider these eight myths, and corresponding truths, about vacuuming.

• 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.

• 4 Steps to Fabulous Floors!

  A little light work keeps floors protected and clean.

• 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?

• Caring for Your Carpet

  Checklist for routine carpet maintenance carpet cleaning

• Is Your House Holding its Breath?

  Create a plan for ventilation whether building, remodeling or leaving things as they are.

• HEPA & ULPA Vacuum Filters - What They Can & Can’t Do for IAQ

  It’s unwise to think that super filters will solve IAQ problems that originate elsewhere.

• Carpet and Rug Institute’s Seal of Approval Goes “Green”

  CRI adds Green Vacuum Cleaners and Green Cleaning Certification.

• Stop Pollution Indoors

  Ten steps to better indoor environmental quality

• A Clean Home is a Healthy Home — Or Is It?

  We take for granted that a clean home is a healthy home. But appearances can be deceiving!

• Asthma-Easing Checklist

  Clearing your home of asthma triggers.

• Removing White Powder from New Marble Floor

  Q & A with Fred Hueston

• Hate the Humidity?

  Check the humidity levels in your home to ensure comfortable breathing.

• Spring Cleaning Tips

  Simplify your annual chore day.

• Is There Life After Housework?

  Don't let cleaning take over your schedule.

• Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears

  The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.

• Air Cleaners 101

  Air cleaners are usually classified by the method employed for removing particles of various sizes from the air.

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