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• What's the Difference Between Mold and Mildew?

  "Mold and mildew" - a distinction without a difference?

• Keeping Pollen at Bay

  The last thing you want is outdoor allergies following you indoors.

• Consumer Reports Tests Lawn Mowers and Tractors

  Find out Consumer Reports' picks, plus tips for keeping (or making) your lawn beautiful.

• Is There a Fungus Among Us?

  Be in the know before panicking about mold.

• Antibacterial Soap - Does it Really Help?

  Gleaning the facts amid the controversy.

• Contagious Pets

  Protect your family from zoonotic diseases.

• Poisonous Intruders

  An Environmental Protection Agency list of indoor pollutants and solutions that could affect your health.
• Professional Carpet Cleaning

  How Often Should I Get My Carpets Cleaned?

  Frequently-used carpet should be professionally cleaned annually or more often, depending on conditions.

• Real Change Without Resolutions

  HC interviews Marla Cilley, aka FlyLady, on making a permanent difference in your household environment.

• HEPA & ULPA Vacuum Filters - What They Can & Can’t Do for IAQ

  It’s unwise to think that super filters will solve IAQ problems that originate elsewhere.

• Building Your Weather Wall

  Defend a cozy — and healthy — home when the weather blows in.

• Removing Penicillium Mold from the Home Environment

  90% mold spore removal can be achieved by using multi-pleated filters and operating the furnace-air conditioning fan continuously.

• 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?

• Caring for Your Carpet

  Checklist for routine carpet maintenance carpet cleaning

• Salvaging Sewage?

  Common myths about what can be saved after a sewage disaster.

• Green Disinfection - Is It Possible?

  The EPA does not permit green certification of disinfectants by organizations such as Green Seal, so when disinfection is necessary and a “green” approach is desired, consider the following...

• Keep Your Pets Safe While Maintaining Your Lawn And Garden

  The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center answers the most common questions asked when it comes to gardening and yard care.

• Essential Oils: A Cleaning Essential?

  Decide whether cleaning with essential oils is a good fit for your home.

• Consumer Reports® Testing of Sharper Image Ionic Breeze Professional with OzoneGuard Now Available Online

  See the results before purchasing an air cleaner.

• Motivational Rituals

  Small acts to maximize the pleasure you take in your clean home.

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