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• Fridge Smells that Won't Go Away

  Q & A with Tara Aronson

• Keep New Clothes New

  SDA provides advice for keeping new clothes clean and in good condition.

• How To Clean Bathroom Tiles

  Water, water, everywhere! (Well, almost.) Moisture makes a fertile breeding ground for mold and mildew.

• Finishing School for Wood Floors

  Facts about factory-finished and unfinished floors.

• For Dummies® — Maintaining Your Home's Windows

  Whether they slide or swing out, your windows need more cleaning than just the glass in order to function at their best.

• Smarter Not Harder

  Speed is less about muscles than about busting time wasters and poor techniques.

• Five Tips for a Healthier Home

  The environment in our homes has a big impact on the quality of our lives and health. Give your house a check-up with these tips.

• When Laundering Leaves Spots on Towels

  Q & A with Tara Aronson.

• The Home Business Set-Up

  Strategize your systems for productivity.
• Carpet Cleaning

  What is the Standard Drying Time When Carpet is Cleaned?

  Just-cleaned carpet should dry within six to eight hours or less, and should never stay damp more than 24 hours, or microbial growth and odor may occur.

• 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?

• Natural House Cleaning

  We only have one earth. Love it, and when you clean, think “green” or natural.

• Carpet Stain Removal

  Time is of the essence to remove that carpet stain and prevent it from staying put for the long haul.

• Turning Laundry on Its Side

  Benefits of the front-loading washing machine.

• Love Your Furry Friends Without Getting Sick

  Pocket pets can transmit salmonella to people. Here's how to handle them safely.

• Manly Guidelines for Garage Rehab

  Tom McNulty brings order to a traditionally male-dominated territory.

• An Unjunk Drawer?

  The junk drawer can easily become the darkest, most mysterious cranny in the house. Debbie Williams sheds a little light on it here.

• Washday Helpers

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

• Using Bacteria to Clean

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

• Flu-Fighting Facts and Pandemic Prep

  Safety begins at home.

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