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• Food After a Power Outage: Safe or Toxic?

  After the storm, is the food in your refrigerator still safe to eat?

• Self-Cleaning Carpeting?

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

• Banishing Clutter

  There’s utter clutter! It doesn’t just happen overnight. Be disciplined, and “steady as you go” to prevent facing one very big job later.

• Loving Leather

  The kinds and care of leather upholstery.

• Laundry Do’s

  Ten tips from Marcia Ramsland.

• Caring for Leather Garments

  Get the dos and don'ts of leather care.

• Gaining on Chaos

  Tara Aronson shows you how to get organized — and stay that way!

• Washday Helpers

  What improves your laundering, from enzyme prewashes to fabric softeners.

• 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.

• Yours, Mine and Ours

  How to blend two households and not go insane.

• Conquering Condensation

  Take steps to relieve window wetness and mold growth.

• Green Disinfection - Is It Possible?

  The EPA does not permit green certification of disinfectants by organizations such as Green Seal, so when disinfection is necessary and a “green” approach is desired, consider the following...

• What Germs Are We Killing? Testing and Classifying Disinfectants

  Since all germ-killers are considered pesticides, the EPA requires testing to certify manufacturer's claims for safety and effectiveness.

• 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.

• Stone Care Tips - Before and After the Party

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

• Consumer Reports® Helps You Become a Savvy Organic Shopper

  Organic products worth buying — and those you can skip; tips on buying organic without breaking the bank.

• Eleven Spring Cleaning Projects

  Take advantage of the seasonal impulse to get moving!

• 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.

• Removing Forest Fire or Wildfire Retardants

  Technical tips on removing fire retardants.

• Party-Perfect Patios, Decks and Lawns

  The well-appointed summer hang-out is both tidy and functional.

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