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• Lawn Mower

  Consumer Reports Tests Lawn Mowers and Tractors

  Find out Consumer Reports' picks, plus tips for keeping (or making) your lawn beautiful.
• Pressure Washer

  Consumer Reports® — Pressure Washers: Quick Cleaning for Less

  Consumer Reports confirms that gas-powered pressure washers have a clear performance edge over electric models. But more pressure also means more chance for injury with any pressure washer.
• Health

  Consumer Reports: 8 Out Of 10 Chickens Tested Harbor Dangerous Bacteria

  Largest study of its kind shows highest percentage of dirty birds since CR began testing in 1998.
• Spring Cleaning

  Consumer Spring Cleaning Survey Reveals “Dirty” Little Secrets

  Consumers are eager to clean windows, blinds, curtains, clothing, closets & drawers: 72% of households spring clean every year, ACI survey shows.
• Sanitizing

  Controlling Harmful Bacteria On Soft Surfaces In Your Home

  Your family may not be the only ones enjoying the sofa. The soft, comfortable places where families relax and play at home can harbor millions of bacteria. For example, Staphylococcus bacteria can live on soft surfaces for 24 hours. Here's what to do about it.
• Food Safety

  Cooking for Company - Keep it Sanitary!

  Entertaining is a great way to warm up the Winter weather, and everyone’s favorite part of get-togethers is often admittedly the food! However, no one’s cheer should be interrupted due to contracting foodborne illness.
• Countertops

  Corian, Earthstone, Pergo ... Oh My!

  HC asked makers of special surfaces how to clean their products. Here are their tips.
• Remediation

  Could Radar Find Your Hidden Mold?

  Research shows radar technology could save serious money in mold damage.
• Simplifying

  Create a Sense of Serenity

  Building a personal peace zone is easier than you might think.
• The Cleantrust

  Creating a Clean and Healthy Indoor Living Environment

  There are at least two things that can be done to create a clean and healthy indoor living environment.
• Professional Carpet Cleaning

  CRI Makes Cleaning Service Seal of Approval More Consumer Friendly

  Expanded program requires carpet cleaning companies to uphold principles of customer service and satisfaction, and to comply with a professional code of conduct.
• Closet

  Decluttering Your Closet

  Easy tips to clean up your closet.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Deep Carpet Cleaning Secrets

  Do your own carpet cleaning, or let the carpet cleaning pros handle it.
• Professional Carpet Cleaning

  Deep Cleaning and Selecting A Carpet Cleaning Professional

  If you find that no matter how much you vacuum, your carpet still does not look like it used to, it may be time for deep cleaning. While there are do-it-yourself cleaning methods on the market, hiring a professional is often the safest, fastest and easiest option.
• Deep Cleaning

  Deep Cleaning Starter

  You shouldn’t merely scratch the surface. Do the thorough job that makes your home do more than shine.
• Motivation

  Direction Defined

  Set yours goals and meet them.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Do I Dust or Vacuum First?

  Answers to this and other important housekeeping questions from cleaning expert Don Aslett.
• Water Saving

  Do You Know Where Your House is Wasting Water?

  Each year, the average American home wastes more than 10,000 gallons of water on easy-to-fix household leaks.
• Home Repairs

  Don't Despair! Repair! Hints For Restoring Commonly Broken Items

  Breaking a favorite item is disheartening, especially when you don't know how to fix it. One important tip to remember is that not all adhesives are created equal.
• Food Safety

  Don't Let Foodborne Sickness Spoil the Party

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

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