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• Cleaning Science

  Carpet and Fabric Spots from Acne Creams

  Skincare and other household products containing benzoyl peroxide can put bleached spots on carpet and fabrics.
• Green Cleaning

  How to Choose a Green Cleaning Product

  Cleaning your home is essential for maintaining a sanitary and pleasant environment. So the last thing you want to do is to introduce harmful chemicals in a place you are trying to make safer.
• Furniture

  Can Prolonged Sitting Be Dangerous to Health?

  How much time does a person sit at home and how does it affect his or her overall health? Some studies note that worldwide the average person spends roughly 300 minutes, or 21% of their day sitting; many people spend much longer. What can remain after we get up? In many cases, “fallout”...
• Disaster Safety

  Caution Near Flood Water

  EPA and HHS urge caution in areas exposed to contaminated flood water.
• Crib Safety

  Crib Safety - Tips to Keep Little Ones Safe

  Nothing is more precious - and vulnerable - than an infant in his/her crib. Follow these important steps to keep your little one safe.
• 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.
• Spring Cleaning

  Economic Conditions Stimulate Change in Spring Cleaning Behaviors

  SDA survey shows effectiveness, cost and convenience are top factors in consumers’ cleaning product choices; economy has influenced household cleaning habits of nearly 8 In 10 Americans; 68% still regularly engage in Spring Cleaning; consumers increasingly seeking sustainability benefits in products.
• Asthma And Allergies

  The New England Journal of Medicine: No Difference in Allergen Levels in Carpeted vs. Uncarpeted Homes

  Study found no difference in the improvement experienced by children who lived in homes with carpet versus children from homes with other types of flooring.
• Motivation

  Start 'Em Young

  Raise your own cleaning crew.
• Laundry

  Laundry is Easy ... Isn't it?

  General rules to keep it that way.
• Hospital Acquired Infection

  Hospital Stay? Tips for Keeping Your Room Clean and Healthy

  APIC, ASHES release tips for keeping patient rooms clean.
• Handwashing

  Nation Gets a "C" for Hand Washing

  Clean Hands Week provides a refresher course in handwashing.
• Cleaning Tips

  The Great Guest Rush

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

  The Less-Stress Emergency Trip

  Prevent a world of small worries while you deal with the big ones.
• Vinegar

  Does Vinegar Really Kill Germs? A TURI-IEHA Report.

  TURI's lab tests whether vinegar is truly an effective germ killer.
• Microfiber

  Microfiber Basics

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

  All Booked Up

  A script for sorting and cleaning books.
• Hardwood Floors

  10 Truths About Wood Floors

  Protect your planks!
• Child Safety

  Childproofing: Protect Your Family's Breathable Air

  Indoors and outdoors, here are steps you can take to protect your children.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  Consumer Reports Finds Vacuums' Claims to Remove Allergens Mean Less Than They Suggest

  Extensive CR testing also finds some stylish vacuums to be sub-par performers.

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