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• Creating a Family Disaster Kit

  Prepare for survival should the worst happen.

• Ring Around the Carpet

  Discover how soil-filtration lines develop and how to address them.

• Health and Safety Guide for Gardeners

  Ready to breathe in the fresh air? Read this first.

• Cleaning Small Appliances

  Remember the kitchen-counter appliances when you clean up after dinner.

• For Dummies® — Tips for Cleaning Your Houseplants

  Even the most intricate leaves collect dust.

• Bathroom Basics

  We know: This isn’t your favorite task. No need to dread what really must be done…

• A Dusting Primer

  No matter how conscientiously you clean, dust is a part of your environment. Bust dust with our help.

• Before Guests Arrive: A Checklist

  Here is a short checklist to help make sure you are prepared for company.

• Six Cascade Detergents with Enzymes Top Consumer Reports’ Ratings

  Two Kenmore models top dishwasher ratings but dishwasher tests reveal you don’t have to spend more than $500 to get clean dishes.

• Clean Wooden Wall Paneling Like a Pro

  Sealed wood is easy to clean since you're really cleaning the finish — not the wood itself.

• Sunlight Damage

  Some dyes and dye methods help vibrant color to endure long exposure to UV rays.

• Consumer Reports' Latest Vacuum Tests Suck the Air Out of Product Claims

  Consumer Reports' tests of 81 models sucked the air out of some vacuum cleaner marketing claims.

• Stain Removal During and After the Party - A Professional's View

  Act Quickly! Ninety percent of the spots on carpet and upholstery can be removed completely if they are absorbed, blotted and flushed within two or three minutes.

• Get Rid of Ants

  The most common home invader spoils the sugar and may be destroying wood in the walls.

• Letting Off Steam to Clean

  Clean safely, effectively with steam vapor systems.

• The Truth about Mold

  Why you might have it, how to make it go away.

• Taming Indoor Allergy and Asthma Triggers

  Hidden contributors to 'sick buildings', allergies, asthma - plus how to avoid 'couch potato asthma.'

• Foggy Glassware Answers

  Q & A with Tara Aronson.

• Haley's Cleaning Hints — Toilet Treatment

  Tips for a tidier toilet from Graham and Rosemary Haley.

• Safety Tips for Flood Victims

  A safety alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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