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• Germ Warfare - Understanding the Enemy

  What you don’t see can hurt you. Invisible to the naked eye, a world of microorganisms (living things so small you need a microscope to see them) lives in soil, on your skin, in your mouth, on the floor, doorknobs, cell phones, walls, computer keyboards, or countertops — pretty much everywhere.

• Photo Care

  Make your professional or family photographs last.

• What You Need to Know about Mold

  U.S. environmental officials discuss the problem and outline steps to clean up and prevent mold from returning.

• Upholstery Care

  Check the checklist for routine maintenance and cleaning of upholstery fabrics.

• Selecting the Right Water Treatment System for Your Family

  Carbon filter? Reverse osmosis? Water softener? Ultraviolet system? Find answers here.

• Washing Flat Paint or Enamel?

  Attack a wall with the right approach.

• What to Look for When Hiring Carpet Cleaners

  Carpet cleaning is a seemingly inevitable task. Here are some guidelines for choosing reliable carpet cleaning services.

• Fighting Formula Stains

  While infant formula with iron may be good for your baby's nutrition, chances are it's wreaking havoc on your laundry.

• Food After a Power Outage: Safe or Toxic?

  After the storm, is the food in your refrigerator still safe to eat?

• Cleaning Garage Floors

  Cleaning your garage floor is the first step if you want to change the room into a livable space, lay down new flooring, or just to improve overall appearance and safety.

• New Enzyme Alternative to Bleach - Keeping Whites Whiter Naturally

  Anyone who has washed or worn white clothes knows that white shirts stop looking white after a few washes and start to turn a shade of gray. A new laundry-detergent enzyme helps prevent this from happening, without the use of bleach.

• Easy Windows

  Learn how to use a squeegee and you'll be done with window cleaning in half the time or less.

• 3 Easy Organizing Projects

  You CAN organize your entire home, starting with bite-sized tasks that aren't so overwhelming.
• Professional Carpet Cleaning

  How Often Should I Get My Carpets Cleaned?

  Frequently-used carpet should be professionally cleaned annually or more often, depending on conditions.

• The Dinner Party Kitchen

  Lots of helping hands, large dinners and kitchen chats all work more smoothly with advance preparation.

• Vacuum Not Working as Well as It Should?

  Quick pointers in vacuum cleaner maintenance

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Do-It-Yourself or Professional Cleaning?

  Interim vs. deep cleaning: when to call in the pros.

• Drought Or No Drought: Saving Water Is Important Year-Round

  Save money and prevent water damage with the same techniques used to preserve the water supply.

• Should Asthmatics and Allergy Sufferers Have Pets?

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

• 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.

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