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• Cleaning Strategy

  Inside Tricks to Cleaning Window Shades and Blinds

  Preventing excess build up remains the single most important key to easier, faster cleaning.
• Cleaning Strategy

  EPA Advises Care When Selecting Pesticides for Bedbug Control

  EPA advises caution with pesticides used for bed bug infestations and suggests non-chemical methods to eliminate and prevent bed bugs.
• Radiation

  New Web Site is Totally Radioactive

  A new animated, interactive Web site from EPA identifies everyday exposures to radiation, including in the home.
• Professional Cleaning Services

  Explaining the IICRC

  The IICRC is a non-profit organization that sets standards for the cleaning and restoration industry. Many professionals follow these guidelines when cleaning a commercial or residential property.
• Waxing

  Buying the Right Car Wax

  Inexpensive products outperform some more costly brands in CR’s tests.
• Odor Control

  The Top Five Worst Household Odors—and Green Solutions

  Naturally, the best way to prevent odor is to eliminate its source (e.g., take out the garbage, smoke or keep pets outside, etc.), but what about existing odors already permeating your home?
• Radon

  It's Fall - Hunting Season for the Indoor Killer: Radon

  Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
• Child Safety

  Cleaning and Child Safety: Tips for Parents of Young Children

  Ten simple year-round reminders for consumers to help keep their families safe.
• Lead

  Lead in Your Drinking Water?

  Lead, rarely a concern at water's source, may indeed be present by the time that water pours out of your tap. Here's what to do.
• Child Safety

  Childproofing: Keep Guard Over Household Heart Stoppers

  What parents should know about children and inhalants in household products.
• Acoustic Ceiling

  Popcorn Ceilings 101

  For health's sake, know your ceiling's ingredients before dusting up a storm.
• 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

  Pick Up the Pace

  Get a system that gets cleaning done fast!
• Toilet

  A Flush of Exhilaration: Benefits Of High Efficiency Toilets

  There are three different technologies available today for high efficiency toilets (HET) designed to help homeowners save water and help the environment.
• Cleaning Science

  Self-Cleaning Windows

  Building materials have come a long way in housework prevention.
• Self Storage

  Self Storage: Mini Storage Packing Tips

  Protect your belongings by packing correctly.
• Cleaning Products

  A Guide to Choosing Cleaning Products – Seeing Past the Marketing Hype

  Don't let the marketing hype pull the wool over your eyes. Make sure your cleaning products and methods are actually getting things clean.
• 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.
• Stain Removal

  Get The Latest “Dirt” on Stain, Soil Removal

  The Soap and Detergent Association Offers Online fact sheet for useful laundry and fabric care products
• Hardwood Floors

  Hardwood Floors — Easy Tips for Cleaning

  According to the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), hardwood floors are low maintenance, beautiful and can last for years with the right care.

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