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Schools
Not Just for Looks: Outlining Reasons for Clean Schools
When a school looks clean and healthy, people tend to have a positive attitude about it. But looks can be deceiving: a clean-looking school may have been cleaned merely for appearance and not for health. Desks may have heavy chemical residues and bacterial contamination. Restrooms may have been treated with a harsh disinfectant — the sink handles wiped but not sanitized. A fragranced deodorizer or air freshener may be hanging in the air emitting chemicals without addressing the source of the odor.
Food Safety
Study Reveals Reusable Shopping Bags Could Harbor Bacteria, Including E. Coli, Coliform
Reusable bags are particularly susceptible to contamination since remnants of meats and dairy products which may seep out of packaging remain in bags unless washed out, resulting in bacterial growth.
Asbestos
Asbestos in the Home
Your health deserves a basic understanding of where asbestos can be found and what you should do if your home has it.
Stain Removal
Carpet Spot Removal 101
Stain-resist treatments provided on most carpets are designed to repel most acid-based dyes in many, but not all, foods and beverages. With proper patience and prompt attention, most common household spills can be removed.
Vacuuming
Eight Myths of Vacuuming
Are you an informed consumer? Consider these eight myths, and corresponding truths, about vacuuming.
Upholstery Cleaning
Upholstery Care
Check the checklist for routine maintenance and cleaning of upholstery fabrics.
Indoor Air Quality
Is Your Indoor Air Clean? Experts May Use a Particle Counter to Check
cleantrust-Certified technicians may use particle counters to help ensure your air is clean after mold cleanup.
House Cleaning Tips
Ready for Guests?
They’re coming. But don’t panic. With a little planning, you’ll look like you have it all together and make visitors feel genuinely comfortable in your space.
Simplifying
8 Can-Do Ways to Simplify Your Life
Reduce hassle headaches with these tips to help bring your life under control.
Furniture
For Dummies® — Cleaning Outdoor Furniture
Wooden, resin or iron garden furniture — do you know the best way to care for yours?
Stain Removal
Get The Latest “Dirt” on Stain, Soil Removal
The Soap and Detergent Association Offers Online fact sheet for useful laundry and fabric care products
Lead
Lead-based Paint Disclosure a Must
EPA fines landlord $13,675 for lead-based paint disclosure violations.
Smoke
Smoke Damage - A Menace to Civilization: What to Do?
Where there's fire, there's usually smoke. Although experts do their best to contain a fire, they are all but helpless in controlling the billowing clouds of smoke that fire creates. What can you do once the damage has been done?
Garage
Manly Guidelines for Garage Rehab
Tom McNulty brings order to a traditionally male-dominated territory.
Health
Ice Guidelines for Healthier Beverages
Clean up your cubes with tips from the hotel, restaurant and hospital industries.
Electricity
Organize Your Circuit Breakers
Make future circuit overloads and household electrical projects easier to manage.
Carpet Cleaning
How to Extend the Life of Your Carpet
By implementing good cleaning techniques and proper frequency of maintenance, your carpet's life can be greatly extended.
Fire Safety
Could Your Notebook Computer Start a Fire?
Quick tips: How NOT to use a "laptop" computer.
Smoke
Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears
The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.
House Cleaning Tips
Is There Life After Housework?
Don't let cleaning take over your schedule.