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• Pet Meets Carpet (and Furniture)

  Damage to textiles from pet accidents only worsens as time goes by. Find out how to take the appropriate action early on.

• The Mail Toss

  Don’t even think about carrying your mail to the family room, living room, bedroom, bathroom or car.
• Carpet Cleaning

  What is a Hot Water Extraction ("Steam") Cleaning Method?

  "Live steam" is not employed in this cleaning method, only warm or hot water.

• Ladder Safety

  Make sure your project is a help to your home, not a harm to your body.

• How To Install A Bathroom Vanity

  Step by step, here's how to remove your existing vanity and set up the new.

• Brown Stains Around Stove Burners

  Q & A with Tara Aronson.

• 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.

• The Truth about Mold

  Why you might have it, how to make it go away.

• Self-Cleaning Carpeting?

  Not quite, but promicrobial technology enables carpet makers to build in a tiny labor force to keep carpets cleaner.

• Protect Yourself When Removing Mold

  What to wear when removing mold from your home.

• Pet Clean-Up Made Easy

  Don Aslett's pet subject is housecleaning. If you love your furry friends and are committed to keeping them, here's how to deal with the occasional "oopsie."

• Tips for Healthier Cleaning

  How to reach tip-top clean with less caustic chemicals.

• Lead Dust

  Homes built before 1978 may need protective measures.

• Stone Care Made Easy

  Simple steps to natural stone care will keep it looking beautiful for many years.

• Carpet Cleaning 101

  Most carpet today is made with synthetic fibers, such as nylon, polyester, or olefin, and may be cleaned with common methods such as hot water extraction. Other fibers may require special attention.

• How To Clean Bathroom Tiles

  Water, water, everywhere! (Well, almost.) Moisture makes a fertile breeding ground for mold and mildew.

• Is There a Fungus Among Us?

  Be in the know before panicking about mold.

• Ice Guidelines for Healthier Beverages

  Clean up your cubes with tips from the hotel, restaurant and hospital industries.

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Rug Cleaning

  How to clean area rugs.

• 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).

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