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• Stone

  Stone Care Tips - Before and After the Party

  Protecting your stone surfaces — countertops, walls, vanities and floors — is a must before and after entertaining.
• CRI

  Olympic Cleaning? Has Your Vacuum Been Awarded a Gold, Silver or Bronze?

  Check the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) for top performers in soil removal, indoor air quality and carpet protection.
• Windows

  Conquering Condensation

  Take steps to relieve window wetness and mold growth.
• Indoor Air Quality

  Simple Steps To Improve Indoor Air

  Homeowners can take a number of steps to improve air quality and create a healthier living environment.
• Pets

  Pets & People: Protecting Your Carpet

  The United States is home to some 68 million dog owners and 73 million cat owners, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. That’s a lot of love — and a lot of carpet stains. Accidents on carpet require quick cleanup to remove bacteria and odor.
• Home Repairs

  Don't Despair! Repair! Hints For Restoring Commonly Broken Items

  Breaking a favorite item is disheartening, especially when you don't know how to fix it. One important tip to remember is that not all adhesives are created equal.
• Flooring

  Home-Selling Tips

  Restoring carpets and floors can help get a home ready for sale.
• Laundry Detergent

  Laundry Trends

  Where we are and what can help us.
• Cleaning Science

  Expert Q&A: What are the biggest misconceptions about green cleaning?

  Exposing myths of green cleaning.
• The Cleantrust

  Used Homeowner Property - Keep or Throw Away?

  In many cases restoration can cost less than replacement.
• Clutter

  Speed Organizing

  Box it up; move it out.
• Pest Control

  Preventive Pest Control

  Follow these tips for helping to keep your home pest-free.
• Vacuuming

  Eight Myths of Vacuuming

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

  An Easy Chore Schedule

  Don't keep your family (or yourself) in the dark about what needs to be done today.
• Dusting

  Dusting Tips

  Surface area is the key to a good dusting tool.
• Closet

  Maximize Your Closet

  Many times the space you have is more than enough for your belongings.
• Disaster Safety

  Safety Tips for Flood Victims

  A safety alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
• Green Cleaning

  Milder Alternatives

  Recipes for homemade cleaners from Hannah Keeley.
• Hazardous Waste

  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.
• Bathroom

  Bathroom Basics

  We know: This isn’t your favorite task. No need to dread what really must be done…

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