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• Triclosan

  Microban® in Plastic Products — How Useful?

  Triclosan, an antimicrobial chemical, is now incorporated into many products, such as cutting boards and shower curtains. What kind of protection does it offer?
• Spring Cleaning

  Windows, Blinds, Curtains & Carpets: Top Targets for Spring Cleaners

  Spring cleaning is still a tradition for many Americans – 62 percent of those surveyed say spring cleaning is an annual ritual in their home.
• Asthma And Allergies

  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.
• Wallpaper

  All About Wallpaper

  If it's dirty, should you wash it, or what?
• Asthma And Allergies

  Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Dust?

  For people who suffer from asthma and allergies, dusting can be a great way to avoid asthma & allergy triggers such as dust mite feces and pollen. The trick is to remove dust rather than spread it around.
• Odor Control

  The Top Five Worst Household Odors—and Green Solutions

  Naturally, the best way to prevent odor is to eliminate its source (e.g., take out the garbage, smoke or keep pets outside, etc.), but what about existing odors already permeating your home?
• Carpet Cleaning

  Why You Want Carpet to Come Clean

  Cleaning carpet may seem like more of a chore than dusting a coffee table, but properly cleaning and maintaining your carpet makes all the difference in the world.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Q&A on Carpet Cleaning

  The IICRC answers several commonly asked questions about professional carpet cleaning.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Living With Allergies—And Animals

  There is good news for the estimated one in five allergy sufferers who have pets: There are ways you and your pet can live together.
• Mold

  Mold Can Cause Serious Health Problems

  It's dark, it's dangerous, and it's alive....
• Dusting

  Dusting

  Dust is everywhere, but you can keep it within healthy limits.
• Stone

  Expert Stone, Tile and Grout Care

  Inside tips for making these hard surfaces easy to maintain.
• Green Cleaning

  Six Ways to Use Essential Oils for Healthy Housecleaning

  How to make your own formulas for a more natural approach to cleaning.
• Asthma And Allergies

  How to Reduce Allergens in Your Home

  Complete avoidance may be difficult, but simple steps can be taken to reduce exposure.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Should Asthmatics and Allergy Sufferers Have Pets?

  That depends, but either way they can take the proper steps to reduce exposure to pet allergens.
• Water Damage

  $2 Dollar Hose Causes $1000s in Damage

  Water is the lifeblood of civilization - a necessity for life and health of man, animal, and plants. However, water also has the power to wreak havoc as a silent thief, stealing peace of mind and ruining property.
• Steam Vapor

  Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery

  Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.
• Pet Hair

  Pet Fur Frenzy

  Cleaning expert Don Aslett solves the pet hair problem.
• Pets

  Housecleaning with Fido and Friends

  Cleaning strategies to implement when pets are in the household.
• Mold

  Silent Menace in Your Home: Mold

  Hannah Keeley offers this first installment in her Healthy Home series about hidden dangers in your home — and what to do about them.

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