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• Green Disinfection - Is It Possible?

  The EPA does not permit green certification of disinfectants by organizations such as Green Seal, so when disinfection is necessary and a “green” approach is desired, consider the following...

• What Germs Are We Killing? Testing and Classifying Disinfectants

  Since all germ-killers are considered pesticides, the EPA requires testing to certify manufacturer's claims for safety and effectiveness.

• How to Find a Clean and Healthy Hotel

  Be choosy about your temporary home away from home.

• Upswing in Spring Cleaning, Says SDA

  More people are Spring Cleaning. Find out how and why.

• Don't Trash Your Computer: Recycle!

  Donate used computers for reuse.

• Laundry Trends

  Where we are and what can help us.

• Get Garage Sale Savvy

  Spruce up your forgotten stuff and you can have a garage sale to remember, says home fix-up expert Beverly DeJulio.

• Those Pest-y Houseplants

  Use humidity, temperature and other natural remedies to rid your greenery of pests.

• 10 Minute Tricks to Help You Get Organized

  You can get a lot done in bite-sized chunks of time!

• Nation Gets a "C" for Hand Washing

  Clean Hands Week provides a refresher course in handwashing.

• Put Fleas to Flight

  It takes more to get rid of fleas than simply treating your pet.

• The Lighter Side — Pumping Dirt: Cleaning Your Way to a Sleeker Physique

  Pumping dirt is the new exercise craze combining aerobics, calisthenics, weight lifting, and, yes, housecleaning.

• Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Dust?

  For people who suffer from asthma and allergies, dusting can be a great way to avoid asthma & allergy triggers such as dust mite feces and pollen. The trick is to remove dust rather than spread it around.

• Good Bugs Eat Dirt - Healthier Cleaning Concept from Nature

  Scientists have perfected microbial formulations for cleaning use.

• Organize Your Circuit Breakers

  Make future circuit overloads and household electrical projects easier to manage.

• Dusting Wood Objects of Museum Quality

  Got fine wood or wooden antiques? Here's advice from the Museum Management Program of the National Park Service (NPS).

• Eight Myths of Vacuuming

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

• Oriental Rugs and More

  Rug weaving is a tradition that spans the centuries and many cultures.

• No-Trouble Travel Packing

  Ten tips get you ready to go anywhere at a moment's notice.

• Don't Let Foodborne Sickness Spoil the Party

  How to prepare, clean up and store your spread — without the bellyache.

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