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Dishwasher
Six Cascade Detergents with Enzymes Top Consumer Reports' Ratings
Two Kenmore models top dishwasher ratings but dishwasher tests reveal you don’t have to spend more than $500 to get clean dishes.
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.
Schools
Not Just for Looks: Outlining Reasons for Clean Schools
When a school looks clean and healthy, people tend to have a positive attitude about it. But looks can be deceiving: a clean-looking school may have been cleaned merely for appearance and not for health. Desks may have heavy chemical residues and bacterial contamination. Restrooms may have been treated with a harsh disinfectant — the sink handles wiped but not sanitized. A fragranced deodorizer or air freshener may be hanging in the air emitting chemicals without addressing the source of the odor.
Simplifying
Organize for a Smart School Start!
Start now to implement school-time support systems.
Carpet
Health Perspectives: Choosing and Installing New Carpet
Going green when choosing and installing new carpet.
Smoke Alarms
Smoke Alarm Savvy
Choices, choices. With more than one variety ... which will get you and your family out of the house fastest?
Leather
Cleaning Leather Furniture
Tips from the pros.
Organizing Strategies
Organizing for a Pleasing Playroom
The quick pick up is almost useless without an organizing strategy and infrastructure — involving your children to ensure success.
Smoke
Smoke Damage - A Menace to Civilization: What to Do?
Where there's fire, there's usually smoke. Although experts do their best to contain a fire, they are all but helpless in controlling the billowing clouds of smoke that fire creates. What can you do once the damage has been done?
Wallpaper
For Dummies® — Getting to Know Wallpaper-Removal Techniques
Determine your course of action by the type of wall found underneath.
Garage
Manly Guidelines for Garage Rehab
Tom McNulty brings order to a traditionally male-dominated territory.
The Cleantrust
Risks of Water, Fire, and Mold Damage
Life is full of surprises, and not all of them good! Depending on the severity of the incident, picking up the pieces and putting things back as they were can be a challenge many homeowners would rather avoid.
Spring Cleaning
The Dos and Don'ts of Spring Cleaning
The best ways to tackle overlooked jobs like windows, curtains and upholstery.
Saving Money
Sticking to Your “Save Money” Diet
Ten steps to saving money and keeping it saved.
Wallpaper
All About Wallpaper
If it's dirty, should you wash it, or what?
Door Mat
A Simple Welcome Mat Defeats Winter Dirt
Protecting your floors saves you both time and money.
Carpet Cleaning
Go for the Deep Carpet Dirt
Your carpet's fibers, whether natural or man-made, dictate the method you should use for regular deep cleanings.
Flooring
Tips for Wood Flooring and Hard Surface Flooring
Hardwood and other floors a hassle? The IICRC experts share tips on cleaning and maintaining wood and hard surface floors.
Food Safety
Barbecue and Food Safety
Cooking outdoors was once only a summer activity shared with family and friends. Now more than half of Americans say they are cooking outdoors year round. So whether the snow is blowing or the sun is shining brightly, it’s important to follow food safety guidelines to prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying and causing foodborne illness.
Home Inspection
Spring Home Maintenance Saves Money
Do smaller cleaning and repair jobs now to prevent big expenses down the road.