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• Steam Vapor

  Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery

  Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.
• The Cleantrust

  Used Homeowner Property - Keep or Throw Away?

  In many cases restoration can cost less than replacement.
• Cleaning Science

  Using Bacteria to Clean

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

  Using Proper Carpet Cleaning Products Pays Off

  How do you keep carpet looking great? Easy. The simplest way to protect your carpet investment is preserving its quality using products with the green and blue label of the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Seal of Approval Program (SOA).
• Vacuuming

  Vacuum Cleaner Testing at Consumer Reports

  When Consumer Reports talks, people listen.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  Vacuum Not Working as Well as It Should?

  Quick pointers in vacuum cleaner maintenance
• Vacuuming

  Vacuuming Tips: High and Low Cleaning

  Tackle more than the floor with this multi-talented tool.
• Washing Walls

  Wall Washing Secrets

  You don't have to give attention to your walls often, but when you do, here are some best-practice tips from Jeff Campbell.
• Laundry

  Washday Helpers

  What improves your laundering, from enzyme prewashes to fabric softeners.
• Laundry Detergent

  Washing Baby Clothes: Not What You Might Think

  The University of Michigan Health System offers information that might just save you money.
• Washing Walls

  Washing Flat Paint or Enamel?

  Attack a wall with the right approach.
• Clutter

  Weekend Makeover

  Take your home from messy to magnificent in only 48 hours!
• Green Cleaning

  Weighing Green Products

  Do they work? Are they affordable?
• Pets

  Well Look What the Dog Brought In — Infestations, Itching and Disease

  Ways to keep your home and your pet parasite free.
• Disinfectant

  What Germs Are We Killing? Testing and Classifying Disinfectants

  Since all germ-killers are considered pesticides, the EPA requires testing to certify manufacturer's claims for safety and effectiveness.
• Carpet Cleaning

  What is a Hot Water Extraction ("Steam") Cleaning Method?

  "Live steam" is not employed in this cleaning method, only warm or hot water.
• Air Cleaner

  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.
• Mold

  What You Need to Know about Mold

  U.S. environmental officials discuss the problem and outline steps to clean up and prevent mold from returning.
• Professional Carpet Cleaning

  What You Should Expect from a Professional Carpet Cleaner

  The steps a professional should take when cleaning your carpet.
• Laundry Detergent

  What's New in the Laundry Room

  Convenience, performance, and sustainability drive new innovations, including ultra-concentrated laundry detergents.

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