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• Draperies

  The Drapery Department

  Find out what you can realistically expect from cleaning window draperies.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Five Reasons to Take Better Care of Your Carpet

  Why and how to work smarter, not harder, to keep your carpet looking great for years to come.
• Cleaning Services

  How Often Should You Have Your Home Cleaned?

  One of the questions often asked by homeowners hiring a cleaning company for the first time is, “How often should I have you come?”
• Stain Removal

  Removing Stains From Stone, Tile and Concrete

  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.
• Cleaning Science

  Using Bacteria to Clean

  Use this tiny labor force to get the job done without harmful chemicals.
• Central Vacuums

  Benefits of Central Vacuums

  Seven reasons to go central.
• Window Screens

  Clean Window Screens

  Don't put dirty screens back onto freshly cleaned windows.
• Water Damage

  How Do Water Damage Restorers Use Infrared Cameras?

  Infrared cameras, like infrared thermometers, are used to detect surface temperature differences: here's how they help cleantrust-Certified experts ensure your home is dry after a flood or other water incident.
• Waxing

  Buying the Right Car Wax

  Inexpensive products outperform some more costly brands in CR’s tests.
• Air Cleaner

  Air Cleaners 101

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

  Industry Amends Ingredient Communication Model

  Companies are voluntarily sharing with consumers more information about the ingredients in their products.
• Carpet Extractors

  How to Choose and Use a “Home” Carpet Extractor

  There are a variety of carpet cleaners on the market and four factors to consider when choosing a unit for your home.
• 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.
• 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.
• Organizing Strategies

  Organize Your Cleaning Supplies 1-2-3

  The only tools and products you need are the ones you use, and organizing your cleaning supplies will make it easier to find what you need.
• Professional Carpet Cleaning

  How to Select the Right Professional Carpet Cleaning Service

  It is time to bring in a professional carpet cleaning service. But which one? Selecting the right professional can make all the difference in maintaining a clean and healthy home environment.
• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher Trouble?

  If your dishwasher is leaving spots on the glasses or detergent clumped in the dispenser, the Soap and Detergent Association offers a list of common problems — along with their solutions.
• Smoke

  Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears

  The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.
• Food Safety

  Don't Let Foodborne Sickness Spoil the Party

  How to prepare, clean up and store your spread — without the bellyache.
• Consumer Reports

  Consumer Reports® Testing of Sharper Image Ionic Breeze Professional with OzoneGuard Now Available Online

  See the results before purchasing an air cleaner.

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