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• Pet Meets Carpet (and Furniture)

  Damage to textiles from pet accidents only worsens as time goes by. Find out how to take the appropriate action early on.

• How to Care for Wood Furniture

  Tips to make your wood furniture last for generations.

• Stain Removal Chart and More!

  Quick tips from Nancy Bock, Vice President of Education for The Soap and Detergent Association.

• Laundry Trends

  Where we are and what can help us.

• Clean Wooden Wall Paneling Like a Pro

  Sealed wood is easy to clean since you're really cleaning the finish — not the wood itself.

• Label Savvy

  There's more on the label than you might think.

• Easy Windows

  Learn how to use a squeegee and you'll be done with window cleaning in half the time or less.

• Removing Forest Fire or Wildfire Retardants

  Technical tips on removing fire retardants.

• Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears

  The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.

• Six Ways to Use Essential Oils for Healthy Housecleaning

  How to make your own formulas for a more natural approach to cleaning.

• Eight Myths of Vacuuming

  Are you an informed consumer? Consider these eight myths, and corresponding truths, about vacuuming.

• Fighting Dust Mite Allergies — With Vacuuming & Steam Vapor

  Study shows vacuuming & steam vapor sanitizing effective.

• Sponge Wars

  A cleaning tool that needs regular cleaning.

• Time to Act on Allergens

  Beat the seasonal and year-round sniffles.

• Self-Cleaning Windows

  Building materials have come a long way in housework prevention.

• A Perspective on Antibacterials — Please Don't Routinely Use Pesticides

  One cleaning expert shares his views on antibacterial products.

• Cleaning Up Mold

  Q & A With Dr. Thad Godish.

• Taming Indoor Allergy and Asthma Triggers

  Hidden contributors to 'sick buildings', allergies, asthma - plus how to avoid 'couch potato asthma.'

• Ice Guidelines for Healthier Beverages

  Clean up your cubes with tips from the hotel, restaurant and hospital industries.

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Removing Ink, Paint, Rust, and More

  Spot and stain removal.

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