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Dishwasher
Dishwasher Trouble?
If your dishwasher is leaving spots on the glasses or detergent clumped in the dispenser, the Soap and Detergent Association offers a list of common problems — along with their solutions.
Toilet Sneeze
Do Toilets Sneeze?
According to two studies, flushed toilets spew aerosolized plumes of moisture, bacteria and viruses over many bathroom surfaces.
Water Saving
Do You Know Where Your House is Wasting Water?
Each year, the average American home wastes more than 10,000 gallons of water on easy-to-fix household leaks.
Vinegar
Does Vinegar Really Kill Germs? A TURI-IEHA Report.
TURI's lab tests whether vinegar is truly an effective germ killer.
Home Repairs
Don't Despair! Repair! Hints For Restoring Commonly Broken Items
Breaking a favorite item is disheartening, especially when you don't know how to fix it. One important tip to remember is that not all adhesives are created equal.
Food Safety
Don't Let Foodborne Sickness Spoil the Party
How to prepare, clean up and store your spread — without the bellyache.
Drains
Drain Cleaning Made Easy
Before you call the plumber, here's what to do.
Saving Water
Drought Or No Drought: Saving Water Is Important Year-Round
Save money and prevent water damage with the same techniques used to preserve the water supply.
Dry Cleaning
Dry Cleaning: Hazards of Perchloroethylene or Perc
EPA's Science Advisory Board has identified perchloroethylene as a possible to probable human carcinogen.
Cleaning Strategy
During and After National Flood Safety Awareness Week
Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States, however not all floods are alike. Some floods develop slowly, while others such a flash floods, can develop in just a few minutes and without visible signs of rain. Additionally, floods can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple states. What can you do after the flood?
Dusting
Dusting
Dust is everywhere, but you can keep it within healthy limits.
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).
Carpet Cleaning
Easy Carpet Cleaning Tips
Easy carpet cleaning tips from the Carpet and Rug Institute
Window Cleaning
Easy Windows
Learn how to use a squeegee and you'll be done with window cleaning in half the time or less.
Spring Cleaning
Economic Conditions Stimulate Change in Spring Cleaning Behaviors
SDA survey shows effectiveness, cost and convenience are top factors in consumers’ cleaning product choices; economy has influenced household cleaning habits of nearly 8 In 10 Americans; 68% still regularly engage in Spring Cleaning; consumers increasingly seeking sustainability benefits in products.
To Do List
Effective To Do Lists
To do lists can help you get things done and accomplish your goals. Here's how to make and keep effective to do lists.
Vacuuming
Eight Myths of Vacuuming
Are you an informed consumer? Consider these eight myths, and corresponding truths, about vacuuming.
Spring Cleaning
Eight Tools for Spring Cleaning
To help Americans make the most out of their spring cleaning efforts, the Institute for Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has identified eight tools that all spring cleaners should keep handy.
Spring Cleaning
Eleven Spring Cleaning Projects
Take advantage of the seasonal impulse to get moving!
Water Saving
EPA Says: Save 10,000 Gallons in 10 Minutes
Did you know that easy-to-fix household leaks could waste at least 10,000 gallons of water per year (and 10 percent of your water bill)?