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• Using Bacteria to Clean

  Use this tiny labor force to get the job done without harmful chemicals.

• How Do I Find Mold?

  Q & A with Thad Godish, Ph.D.

• Ladder Safety

  Make sure your project is a help to your home, not a harm to your body.

• The Drapery Department

  Find out what you can realistically expect from cleaning window draperies.

• Get Rid of Ants

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

• Overcoming Procrastination

  Five ways to get motivated.

• The Great Guest Rush

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

• What Types of Air Cleaners are Available?

  There are three general types of air cleaners on the market: mechanical filters, electronic air cleaners, and ion generators.

• Lead Dust

  Homes built before 1978 may need protective measures.

• Dusting - The Science of Dust Buildup

  Why common household dust behaves as it does.

• Pet Clean-Up Made Easy

  Don Aslett's pet subject is housecleaning. If you love your furry friends and are committed to keeping them, here's how to deal with the occasional "oopsie."

• Removing Stains From Stone, Tile and Concrete

  Oh, those nasty stains! How do you go about removing that red stain from the fruit drink your son spilled on the floor? What do you use to remove black marker ink from your white marble floor? Does lipstick stain? The list can go on and on.

• Caring for Your Carpet

  Checklist for routine carpet maintenance carpet cleaning

• Avoiding Spring Allergies: An Outdoor Checklist

  Surround your home with a hedge of protection.

• If Your (Dirty) Walls Could Talk

  Should you spot clean or paint? And if you wage wall dirt war, what's the best way to remove offending marks without creating more problems? Our HC experts weigh in on the best ways to clean your walls.

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Rug Cleaning

  How to clean area rugs.

• For Dummies® — Removing Old Paint from Exterior Surfaces

  Preparing to re-paint made easy.

• Winterizing Your Patio

  As the weather turns cold, we gradually move back indoors for the winter. But before you desert your patio altogether, get it ready for the big chill.

• Assailing Aluminum Frames

  Narrow enough to escape frequent notice, aluminum window frames need cleaning, too.

• Removing Forest Fire or Wildfire Retardants

  Technical tips on removing fire retardants.

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