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• For Dummies® — Unclogging a Sink Drain

  With or without chemicals, the right approach clears the blockage so water can drain freely.

• Expert Stone, Tile and Grout Care

  Inside tips for making these hard surfaces easy to maintain.

• For Dummies® — Tips for Cleaning Your Houseplants

  Even the most intricate leaves collect dust.

• Organize for a Smart School Start!

  Start now to implement school-time support systems.

• Form a Family Cleaning Team

  Motivate your family! Borrow a technique from the commercial cleaning world to do the best, most efficient cleaning job possible.

• If Your (Dirty) Walls Could Talk

  Should you spot clean or paint? And if you wage wall dirt war, what's the best way to remove offending marks without creating more problems? Our HC experts weigh in on the best ways to clean your walls.

• Simple Tips for Big Time Savings

  Shave minutes off your weekly cleaning routine for big time savings.

• Caring for Leather Garments

  Get the dos and don'ts of leather care.

• Do I Dust or Vacuum First?

  Answers to this and other important housekeeping questions from cleaning expert Don Aslett.

• Should Asthmatics and Allergy Sufferers Have Pets?

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

• Cleaner Concrete

  Smooth finish in the basement

• Removing Penicillium Mold from the Home Environment

  90% mold spore removal can be achieved by using multi-pleated filters and operating the furnace-air conditioning fan continuously.

• Household Hazardous Waste Products

  Look around your home for these items that tend to become household hazardous waste. Plus, try a few recipes for homemade alternatives.

• How to Buy A Vacuum Cleaner

  Type vs. hype: what’s the best vacuum for your needs?

• All About Wallpaper

  If it's dirty, should you wash it, or what?

• Happiness is . . . Shiny Floors and Tidy Toilets?

  SDA reveals results of Clean Surface Satisfaction Survey.

• Vacuuming Tips: High and Low Cleaning

  Tackle more than the floor with this multi-talented tool.

• Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery

  Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.

• Clean Like A Pro

  Basic cleaning tools that save time and money.

• Whitening Your Whites

  How an egg timer gets your whites cleaner, plus more important tips about chlorine bleach.