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• Buying the Right Car Wax

  Inexpensive products outperform some more costly brands in CR’s tests.

• Bacteria in Household Dust May Trigger Asthma Symptoms

  Why you should remove dust not inhale it.

• Tips for Healthier Cleaning

  How to reach tip-top clean with less caustic chemicals.

• Serious Business: How to Deep Clean

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

• Form a Family Cleaning Team

  Motivate your family! Borrow a technique from the commercial cleaning world to do the best, most efficient cleaning job possible.

• 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.

• Getting that Warm Wooden Glow

  Tips on cleaning and caring for wood furniture.

• Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears

  The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.

• Removing White Powder from New Marble Floor

  Q & A with Fred Hueston

• Cleanliness is Next to Disinfection

  While cleanliness may be next to godliness, it’s also very closely related to disinfection.

• Car Care Secrets

  What's the secret to better car care? Mary Findley offers tips for keeping your vehicle looking its best.

• The Great Guest Rush

  You CAN fit the crucial stuff in before visitors show up. Here is a planned strategy!

• How To Clean Bathroom Tiles

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

• Bust Remodeling Dust

  Home improvement expert Danny Lipford lays out how to protect your home from construction dust.

• An Ounce of Prevention

  Get 85% of your cleaning done before you start!

• Corian, Earthstone, Pergo ... Oh My!

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

• Sweeping Made Easy

  Sweeping can be downright simple if you follow a few basic principles.

• Clean and Clear: Window Works

  “I can see clearly now.” And you will, when your windows are sparkling, thanks to a little elbow grease and your proficiency with a squeegee.

• Lead Dust

  Homes built before 1978 may need protective measures.

• Spring Clean Your House in a Weekend

  Get it over and done with!

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