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• Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Vacuum?

  Vacuuming is an essential part of limiting exposure to asthma and allergy triggers such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen and other allergens.

• Vacuum Not Working as Well as It Should?

  Quick pointers in vacuum cleaner maintenance

• Should Asthmatics and Allergy Sufferers Have Pets?

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

• Benefits of Central Vacuums

  Seven reasons to go central.

• Backpack Vacuums — New Secret Weapon

  10 cleaning solutions with a backpack model vacuum cleaner

• How to Buy A Vacuum Cleaner

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

• Vacuum Cleaner Testing at Consumer Reports

  When Consumer Reports talks, people listen.

• Eight Myths of Vacuuming

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

• How to Vacuum a Carpet

  Brush up on the basics of vacuuming.

• Vacuuming Tips: High and Low Cleaning

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

• Keeping Pollen at Bay

  The last thing you want is outdoor allergies following you indoors.

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Vacuuming

  Proper vacuuming is the easiest and most effective way to keep carpet clean, while having a positive impact on the cleanliness of your home and the air you breathe.

• 4 Steps to Fabulous Floors!

  A little light work keeps floors protected and clean.

• 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).

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

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

• Serious Business: How to Deep Clean

  You shouldn’t merely scratch the surface. Do the thorough job that makes your home do more than shine.

• Consumer Reports Finds Vacuums' Claims to Remove Allergens Mean Less Than They Suggest

  Extensive CR testing also finds some stylish vacuums to be sub-par performers.

• Do I Dust or Vacuum First?

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

• Tips to Cut Your House Cleaning Time in Half

  16 tips to save time.

• Spring Clean Your House in a Weekend

  Get it over and done with!

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