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Integrated Pest Management
10 Ways to Control Pests at Home Without Poisons
Integrated pest management (IPM) is a preventive method for controlling pests or "bugs" by removing their food supply and keeping them out of homes - or from traveling within or between homes - instead of relying on pesticides.
Indoor Contaminants
A Clean Home is a Healthy Home — Or Is It?
We take for granted that a clean home is a healthy home. But appearances can be deceiving!
Dusting
A Dusting Primer
No matter how conscientiously you clean, dust is a part of your environment. Bust dust with our help.
Cleaning Products
A Guide to Choosing Cleaning Products – Seeing Past the Marketing Hype
Don't let the marketing hype pull the wool over your eyes. Make sure your cleaning products and methods are actually getting things clean.
Door Mat
A Simple Welcome Mat Defeats Winter Dirt
Protecting your floors saves you both time and money.
Water Damage
After the Emergency
How to handle food stuffs, kitchen surfaces, and fabrics that come into contact with flood water.
Air Cleaner
Air Cleaners 101
Air cleaners are usually classified by the method employed for removing particles of various sizes from the air.
Laundry
Airing Dirty Laundry Issues
A 1999 University of Arizona study found 25% of home washing machines were contaminated with fecal bacteria. Several factors were implicated in contributing to the contamination of the washers.
Wallpaper
All About Wallpaper
If it's dirty, should you wash it, or what?
Dust
Answering That Age-old Lament: Where Does All This Dust Come From?
Most indoor household dust that collects on furniture and floors actually comes from outdoors, a new study finds.
Carpet Cleaning
Are You Using Seal-of-Approval Products?
The CRI Seal of Approval program identifies effective carpet cleaning solutions and equipment. Only the best pass the test.
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.
Asthma And Allergies
Asthma-Easing Checklist
Clearing your home of asthma triggers.
Asthma And Allergies
Asthma-Friendly Cleaning Products
Frequent cleaning is so important for an asthma sufferer's respiratory health. But how do you know which products to use?
Laundry
Back to Black: Keep Darks from Fading
Learn how to keep blacks black, protect bright colors in the laundry, and get rid of melted chocolate on your clothes.
Asthma And Allergies
Back-To-School Asthma Alert
The American Lung Association provides resources to counter peak asthma rates in back-to-school months of September and October.
Food Safety
Barbecue and Food Safety
Cooking outdoors was once only a summer activity shared with family and friends. Now more than half of Americans say they are cooking outdoors year round. So whether the snow is blowing or the sun is shining brightly, it’s important to follow food safety guidelines to prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying and causing foodborne illness.
Bathroom
Bathroom Germs and What to Do About Them
Here's how to keep a safer bathroom.
Smoke Alarms
Be a Detector Detective
Tips for keeping smoke and CO detectors on active duty.
Carpet Cleaning
Be Proactive in Carpet Care
Your carpet installation is a significant investment, both in monetary terms and overall home image. It is important to implement a maintenance program from the beginning.