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• Dust Mites

  Multiple Bodies Found in Nation's Beds

  Dust mites are not only found in beds, they are virtually everywhere.
• Sustainable

  Organizing to Go Green

  "Going green" requires some forethought and organization, but every little step in that direction is worthwhile. Find out what small steps you can take.
• Upholstery Cleaning

  Upholstery Cleaning and Care

  Extend the useful life of upholstered furniture and keep it looking great by caring for it properly.
• Carpet Installation

  Installing and Maintaining Your New Carpet

  A quality installation can make all the difference in the performance of your new carpet, while proper maintenance will extend the time you can enjoy your carpet and help keep its fresh appearance.
• Spring Cleaning

  Spring Cleaning for the Whole Family

  How to delegate the spring cleaning chores to family members of all ages and get things done fast.
• Motivation

  Never Say: "Go clean your room!"

  Outlining specific, smaller tasks helps a child succeed.
• Furniture

  Getting that Warm Wooden Glow

  Tips on cleaning and caring for wood furniture.
• Triclosan

  Microban® in Plastic Products — How Useful?

  Triclosan, an antimicrobial chemical, is now incorporated into many products, such as cutting boards and shower curtains. What kind of protection does it offer?
• Bed Bugs

  Bed Bugs and What to Do About Them

  If the thought of bed bugs attacking your home has you scratching already, here are tips to help you figure out if you have bed bugs, and what to do about them.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  Green Label Carpet Program Concludes, Replaced by Green Label Plus

  The Green Label program is replaced by the stronger and more comprehensive Green Label Plus standard.
• Microfiber

  Microfiber Basics

  The closest thing you'll find to a miracle cleaning material: microfiber is hot.
• Organizing Strategies

  Spring into Action and Stow Away your Winter Wardrobe

  Organize your winter wardrobe to stow away for next year.
• Enzymes

  Laundry Detergent — How Enzymes are Changing Your Wash

  Adding enzymes to laundry detergents provides consumers with the cleanest wash yet.
• Professional Cleaning Services

  Hiring the Best of the Best Professional Cleaners

  In today’s fiscal climate, there is no shortage of often ill-qualified people offering to clean and restore your valuable possessions, but how do you determine who truly knows what they are doing – i.e., how do you tell the “Masters” from the “Jacks-of-all-Trades”? In a word: Certification.
• Green Cleaning

  Weighing Green Products

  Do they work? Are they affordable?
• Green Cleaning

  EPA Advises Care When Selecting Pesticides for Bedbug Control

  EPA advises caution with pesticides used for bed bug infestations and suggests non-chemical methods to eliminate and prevent bed bugs.
• Carpet Cleaning

  What is the Standard Drying Time When Carpet is Cleaned?

  Just-cleaned carpet should dry within six to eight hours or less, and should never stay damp more than 24 hours, or microbial growth and odor may occur.
• Windows

  Assailing Aluminum Frames

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

  Be a Detector Detective

  Tips for keeping smoke and CO detectors on active duty.
• Motivation

  Motivational Rituals

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

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