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Basement
Correcting Mold and Musty Odors from Basements
Relative humidity levels rising above 50 percent stimulate the growth of mold, mildew, bacteria and other biological allergens, which generate musty odors and can aggravate allergies.
Organizing Strategies
Creating a Simple Household Inventory
It might surprise you to learn that a household inventory really doesn’t have to be that complicated.
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.
Hospitals
Dirty Hospital? Fight Back
The hospital wasn't clean, or your meds were consistently screwed up? The place just isn't safe? Get mad! Complain! Here's how.
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.
Toilet Sneeze
Do Toilets Sneeze?
According to two studies, flushed toilets spew aerosolized plumes of moisture, bacteria and viruses over many bathroom surfaces.
Recycling
Don't Trash Your Computer: Recycle!
Donate used computers for reuse.
Saving Water
Drought Or No Drought: Saving Water Is Important Year-Round
Save money and prevent water damage with the same techniques used to preserve the water supply.
Dusting
Dusting Wood Objects of Museum Quality
Got fine wood or wooden antiques? Here's advice from the Museum Management Program of the National Park Service (NPS).
Spring Cleaning
Economic Conditions Stimulate Change in Spring Cleaning Behaviors
SDA survey shows effectiveness, cost and convenience are top factors in consumers’ cleaning product choices; economy has influenced household cleaning habits of nearly 8 In 10 Americans; 68% still regularly engage in Spring Cleaning; consumers increasingly seeking sustainability benefits in products.
Vacuuming
Eight Myths of Vacuuming
Are you an informed consumer? Consider these eight myths, and corresponding truths, about vacuuming.
Spring Cleaning
Eight Tools for Spring Cleaning
To help Americans make the most out of their spring cleaning efforts, the Institute for Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has identified eight tools that all spring cleaners should keep handy.
Spring Cleaning
EPA Advises Care When Selecting Pesticides for Bedbug Control
EPA advises caution with pesticides used for bed bug infestations and suggests non-chemical methods to eliminate and prevent bed bugs.
Water Saving
EPA Says: Save 10,000 Gallons in 10 Minutes
Did you know that easy-to-fix household leaks could waste at least 10,000 gallons of water per year (and 10 percent of your water bill)?
Indoor Air Quality
Evict Indoor Air Pollution
Use methods, products and tools that work for you, not against you, to make your home a healthier place. HousekeepingChannel.com interviews David Mudarri, formerly of the Indoor Environments Division of the EPA.
Cleaning Science
Expert Q&A: What are the biggest misconceptions about green cleaning?
Exposing myths of green cleaning.
Dust Mites
Fighting Dust Mite Allergies — With Vacuuming & Steam Vapor
Study shows vacuuming & steam vapor sanitizing effective.
Wood Finish
Finishing School for Wood Floors
Facts about factory-finished and unfinished floors.
Mold
Five Principles of Mold Cleanup
There are five general principles of cleaning up - or remediating - mold.
Recycling
Five Tips for Effectively Disposing of Printer Cartridges
Don't just throw away your used printer cartridges. Here are five ways you can dispose of your printer cartridges, keep them out of the landfill and reap benefits as well.