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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.

• Safe Containers and Wraps for Microwave Cooking

  Are plastics melting in your meal?

• Is There a Fungus Among Us?

  Be in the know before panicking about mold.

• Storm Damage Restoration

  The following information is submitted by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) as a public service to those who have suffered water-related losses due to storm damage (e.g., hurricane, tornado).

• UL: Keep Your Family Safe With Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent killer that can stalk any home with fuel-burning appliances. Within minutes, high concentrations of this odorless, colorless and invisible gas can become lethal. Here's advice from UL on how to protect your loved ones.

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

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

• Removing Forest Fire or Wildfire Retardants

  Technical tips on removing fire retardants.

• 10 Tips for Less-Toxic Spring Cleaning — With Kids

  Safely mobilize your family task force this spring.

• Using Bacteria to Clean

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

• The Drapery Department

  Find out what you can realistically expect from cleaning window draperies.

• Cleanliness is Next to Disinfection

  While cleanliness may be next to godliness, it’s also very closely related to disinfection.

• Those Pest-y Houseplants

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

• Cleaning Up Mold

  Q & A With Dr. Thad Godish.

• Yours, Mine and Ours

  How to blend two households and not go insane.

• 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?

• Is Self Storage for You?

  The truth is, there IS more storage space! So what if you have to drive down the block to use it...

• Pregnant Women: Beware the Litter Box — and the Garden

  You may not notice should you contract toxoplasmosis, sometimes found in kitty litter and other sources in or around the home. But the parasite is dangerous for your baby.

• Consumer Reports® Helps You Become a Savvy Organic Shopper

  Organic products worth buying — and those you can skip; tips on buying organic without breaking the bank.

• For a Healthy Hearth

  Take a few smart measures before settling in for a warm winter in front of the fire.

• Smoke Alarm Savvy

  Choices, choices. With more than one variety ... which will get you and your family out of the house fastest?

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