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• Using Bacteria to Clean

  Use this tiny labor force to get the job done without harmful chemicals.

• 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).

• For Dummies® — Keeping a Pet-Friendly Home Clean

  A clean home is a comfortable home — for both you and your pet.

• Pet Meets Carpet (and Furniture)

  Damage to textiles from pet accidents only worsens as time goes by. Find out how to take the appropriate action early on.

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

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

• Safety Tips for Flood Victims

  A safety alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Entrance Mats and Other Steps

  Contain soil and dust: fight dirt at the front door (and inside).

• Restoring Shine To Cookware - Cleaning Copper and Stainless Steel

  Q & A with Tara Aronson
• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet Cleaning Tips - Spot Removal

  Removing Tough Spots and Stains (Think Red Wine and Chocolate).

• Keep that Warm Glow on Your Hardwood Floor

  Clean hardwood floors according to the type of finish.

• Should Asthmatics and Allergy Sufferers Have Pets?

  That depends, but either way they can take the proper steps to reduce exposure to pet allergens.

• SDA Offers Fast Facts on Fabric Care

  Online fact sheet focuses on using laundry detergents the right way.

• Fridge Smells that Won't Go Away

  Q & A with Tara Aronson
• Carpet Cleaning

  What is the Standard Drying Time When Carpet is Cleaned?

  Just-cleaned carpet should dry within six to eight hours or less, and should never stay damp more than 24 hours, or microbial growth and odor may occur.

• Spring Cleaning Still in Season for Most Americans

  The Soap and Detergent Association’s (SDA) spring cleaning survey reveals consumers’ cleaning personalities, purchasing patterns

• Stain Removal During and After the Party - A Professional's View

  Act Quickly! Ninety percent of the spots on carpet and upholstery can be removed completely if they are absorbed, blotted and flushed within two or three minutes.

• Get Rid of Ants

  The most common home invader spoils the sugar and may be destroying wood in the walls.

• Break Those Mess-making Habits!

  What you don't mess up, you don't have to clean!

• Pet Clean-Up Made Easy

  Don Aslett's pet subject is housecleaning. If you love your furry friends and are committed to keeping them, here's how to deal with the occasional "oopsie."

• Dry Cleaning: Hazards of Perchloroethylene or Perc

  EPA's Science Advisory Board has identified perchloroethylene as a possible to probable human carcinogen.

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