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- The Carpet & Rug Institute provides answers to commonly asked questions about carpets, asthma and allergies.
- Few flooring materials have generated more vigorous discussion than carpet. Why? Many people misunderstand its maintenance requirements or assume that carpet is just an unhealthy product. This Q&A dispels common myths about carpet.
- HC interviews Marla Cilley, aka FlyLady, on making a permanent difference in your household environment.
- Do not attempt to treat major water or fire, smoke and odor damage yourself. A far more practical solution is to hire a certified restoration firm for professional advice and assistance.
- Technical tips on removing fire retardants.
- Oh, those nasty stains! How do you go about removing that red stain from the fruit drink your son spilled on the floor? What do you use to remove black marker ink from your white marble floor? Does lipstick stain? The list can go on and on.
- Life is full of surprises, and not all of them good! Depending on the severity of the incident, picking up the pieces and putting things back as they were can be a challenge many homeowners would rather avoid.
- A safety alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
- Common myths about what can be saved after a sewage disaster.
- What never moves but disturbs your peace, eats up your time and fills your home with sneeze-inducing dust? It may sound like an elementary school riddle but it’s no joking matter when the answer is clutter.
- What to look for when you bring in the pros
- Carbon filter? Reverse osmosis? Water softener? Ultraviolet system? Find answers here.
- Protect your belongings by packing correctly.
- Building materials have come a long way in housework prevention.
- It looks like a 'Friday Night Tractor Pull' was performed in the living room; and the traffic lanes look like scars that didn't fully heal. Should your carpet be professionally deep cleaned or replaced?
- According to a Consumer Reports ShopSmart Poll, the bathroom is the least favorite place to clean, and people prefer vacuuming.
- That depends, but either way they can take the proper steps to reduce exposure to pet allergens.
- If not properly installed, maintained and operated, air duct components may become contaminated with particles of dust, pollen or other debris.
- It’s silent, colorless, odorless and tasteless, but it can be fatal.
- Hannah Keeley offers this first installment in her Healthy Home series about hidden dangers in your home — and what to do about them.

