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• 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.
• Time Saving

  Simple Tips for Big Time Savings

  Shave minutes off your weekly cleaning routine for big time savings.
• Chores

  Family Housekeeping: Teaching Our Children the Value of Work

  Why kids are better off helping with household chores.
• Motivation

  The Lighter Side — Pumping Dirt: Cleaning Your Way to a Sleeker Physique

  Pumping dirt is the new exercise craze combining aerobics, calisthenics, weight lifting, and, yes, housecleaning.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Be Proactive in Carpet Care

  Your carpet installation is a significant investment, both in monetary terms and overall home image. It is important to implement a maintenance program from the beginning.
• Consumer Reports

  ShopSmart Poll: Only 7% of Women Hate Cleaning Their Homes; Spend Five Hours Per Week Cleaning

  According to a Consumer Reports ShopSmart Poll, the bathroom is the least favorite place to clean, and people prefer vacuuming.
• Dry Cleaning

  Dry Cleaning: Hazards of Perchloroethylene or Perc

  EPA's Science Advisory Board has identified perchloroethylene as a possible to probable human carcinogen.
• Pest Control

  Invasive Bugs Can Cause Serious Damage to Your Home

  National Pest Management Association reports an increase in insects of foreign origin.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  Vacuum Not Working as Well as It Should?

  Quick pointers in vacuum cleaner maintenance
• Basement

  Cleaner Concrete

  Smooth finish in the basement
• IEHA

  Housekeeping Shortcuts from the IEHA

  The tireless professionals at the IEHA have a few tricks up their sleeves for accomplishing the most work in the shortest amount of time. Here are just a few that can help you keep your home looking like a showcase.
• Pets

  Pets & People: Protecting Your Carpet

  The United States is home to some 68 million dog owners and 73 million cat owners, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. That’s a lot of love — and a lot of carpet stains. Accidents on carpet require quick cleanup to remove bacteria and odor.
• Carpet

  Choose Your Carpet Wisely

  It's time to become an informed carpet purchaser. Know your fibers and how they will perform in your home.

• Protect Your Property From The Elements

  Careful maintenance of your home's outer shell prevents costly indoor messes caused by water damage later.
• Carpet Terms

  Carpet Terms

  Basic terminology to help you become more educated when it comes to your carpet purchase and installation.
• Clutter

  Clutter's Last Stand

  We've taken some of Don Aslett's best advice from this lively book that will change your clutter accrual ... and your life.
• Motivation

  Family Housekeeping: How to Get Your Man to Help

  Is the man of your house a little reluctant to wash dishes? Here are a few tips on picking up his motivation.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Are You Using Seal-of-Approval Products?

  The CRI Seal of Approval program identifies effective carpet cleaning solutions and equipment. Only the best pass the test.
• Clutter

  Speed Organizing

  Box it up; move it out.
• Laundry Detergent

  Laundry Detergent Test: High Price Doesn’t Guarantee High Performance

  Common laundry detergents may perform better at stain and dirt removal than higher priced ones.

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