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• Hate the Humidity?

  Check the humidity levels in your home to ensure comfortable breathing.

• Contagious Pets

  Protect your family from zoonotic diseases.

• Attacking the Laundry Monster ... and Living to Tell About It

  Create a laundry system to tame this frequent task.

• Safe? Or Toxic? Get the Facts on Your Cleaning Chemicals

  Get the info on health risks associated with your cleaning products — in 10 minutes or less!

• Six Cascade Detergents with Enzymes Top Consumer Reports’ Ratings

  Two Kenmore models top dishwasher ratings but dishwasher tests reveal you don’t have to spend more than $500 to get clean dishes.

• How to Buy A Vacuum Cleaner

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

• Caution Near Flood Water

  EPA and HHS urge caution in areas exposed to contaminated flood water.

• Air Cleaners 101

  Air cleaners are usually classified by the method employed for removing particles of various sizes from the air.

• Energize Yourself!

  Laura Dellutri's tips for getting in the mood to clean

• Oxi-type Bleach Stains

  Stain removal products containing oxygen bleaches must be used correctly or bleach spots may result.

• Garage Organizing Tips

  10 steps to an orderly garage.

• 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.

• Vacuum Cleaner Testing at Consumer Reports

  When Consumer Reports talks, people listen.

• The Spice of Life

  If you have a jumbled jungle of dried seasonings, take a couple of minutes to make them ready for culinary action.

• Garage Organizing: Stop the Garage Barrage

  The garage was designed to store your vehicles. Funny how so many other things can begin to infringe on that space. Get serious and discard, for it’s not the attic.

• Nation Gets a "C" for Hand Washing

  Clean Hands Week provides a refresher course in handwashing.

• Pregnant Women: Beware the Litter Box — and the Garden

  You may not notice should you contract toxoplasmosis, sometimes found in kitty litter and other sources in or around the home. But the parasite is dangerous for your baby.

• 4 Steps to Fabulous Floors!

  A little light work keeps floors protected and clean.

• 10 Care Tips for Hardwood Cabinets

  Though found in kitchens and bathrooms, hardwood cabinets are not immune to water. Here's how to care for them.

• 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.

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