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• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet Cleaning Tips - Do-It-Yourself or Professional Cleaning?

  Interim vs. deep cleaning: when to call in the pros.
• Carpet

  How to Preserve Carpet Nap or Pile

  Perhaps the traffic areas begin to look crushed or flattened, or you've recently moved your furniture around and there are indentations in the carpet. Are those “dents” permanent? What can be done to preserve carpet’s nap or pile?
• Donations

  Warm Hands, Warm Hearts – Helping Those Affected by Superstorm Sandy

  ACI and AAFCS have launched "Warm Hands, Warm Hearts," an effort to gather gloves, mittens and hand soap for those affected by Superstorm Sandy.
• Water Damage

  How to Determine What to Keep or Save After Water Damage Occurs

  Whether you are the victim of a flood or your plumbing sprang a leak while you're on vacation, the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) offers some helpful suggestions on what to do.
• Vinegar

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

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

  Could Radar Find Your Hidden Mold?

  Research shows radar technology could save serious money in mold damage.
• Laundry

  Stain Removal Chart and More!

  Quick tips from Nancy Bock, Vice President of Education for the American Cleaning Institute.
• Air Cleaner

  Air Cleaners 101

  Air cleaners are usually classified by the method employed for removing particles of various sizes from the air.
• Stain Removal

  Stain Removal Made Easier

  Understanding spot ‘make-up’ is key to removal.
• Spring Cleaning

  Consumer Spring Cleaning Survey Reveals “Dirty” Little Secrets

  Consumers are eager to clean windows, blinds, curtains, clothing, closets & drawers: 72% of households spring clean every year, ACI survey shows.
• Granite

  Caring For Granite Countertops

  Granite requires special care and attention because it’s a natural stone. Here are a few tips to help you protect your investment.
• Cleaning Services

  How Often Should You Have Your Home Cleaned?

  One of the questions often asked by homeowners hiring a cleaning company for the first time is, “How often should I have you come?”
• Pet Hair

  Pet Fur Frenzy

  Cleaning expert Don Aslett solves the pet hair problem.
• Remodeling

  Consumer Reports Shows How to Avoid Design Goofs When Remodeling a Dream Kitchen

  In-depth kitchen report includes CR ratings and buying advice for flooring, countertops, ranges, microwaves and range hoods, cooktops, wall ovens, refrigerators and dishwashers.
• Dusting

  Dusting Wood Objects of Museum Quality

  Got fine wood or wooden antiques? Here's advice from the Museum Management Program of the National Park Service (NPS).
• Disaster Cleanup

  Recovering from a Flood or Other Disaster? Hire a Certified Firm

  Do not attempt to treat major water or fire, smoke and odor damage yourself. A far more practical solution is to hire a certified restoration firm for professional advice and assistance.
• Carpet

  Truth or Myth: Carpet Aggravates Allergies

  Does carpet aggravate allergies, or not?
• Laundry

  Airing Dirty Laundry Issues

  A 1999 University of Arizona study found 25% of home washing machines were contaminated with fecal bacteria. Several factors were implicated in contributing to the contamination of the washers.
• Spring Cleaning

  Spring Clean Your House in a Weekend

  Get it over and done with!
• Dish Detergent

  Tea Stains and Chalky Residue, Begone

  New phosphate-free dishwashing detergents use environmentally preferable, yet effective formulas for reducing scale and removing food residue.

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