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Carpet Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning 101
Most carpet today is made with synthetic fibers, such as nylon, polyester, or olefin, and may be cleaned with common methods such as hot water extraction. Other fibers may require special attention.
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.
Bed Bugs
Bed Bugs and What to Do About Them
If the thought of bed bugs attacking your home has you scratching already, here are tips to help you figure out if you have bed bugs, and what to do about them.
Furniture
Can Prolonged Sitting Be Dangerous to Health?
How much time does a person sit at home and how does it affect his or her overall health? Some studies note that worldwide the average person spends roughly 300 minutes, or 21% of their day sitting; many people spend much longer. What can remain after we get up? In many cases, “fallout”...
Vacuuming
Vacuum Cleaner Testing at Consumer Reports
When Consumer Reports talks, people listen.
Laundry
Washday Helpers
What improves your laundering, from enzyme prewashes to fabric softeners.
Laundry Detergent
What's New in the Laundry Room
Convenience, performance, and sustainability drive new innovations, including ultra-concentrated laundry detergents.
Pregnant Women
Pregnant Women: Beware the Litter Box — and the Garden
You may not notice should you contract toxoplasmosis, sometimes found in kitty litter and other sources in or around the home. But the parasite is dangerous for your baby.
Hardwood Floors
10 Truths About Wood Floors
Protect your planks!
Dust Mites
Fighting Dust Mite Allergies — With Vacuuming & Steam Vapor
Study shows vacuuming & steam vapor sanitizing effective.
Disaster Cleanup
Storm Damage Restoration
The following information is submitted by The Clean Trust as a public service to those who have suffered water-related losses due to storm damage (e.g., hurricane, tornado).
Stain Removal
Carpet Cleaning Tips - Spot Removal
Removing Tough Spots and Stains (Think Red Wine and Chocolate).
Fire Retardants
Removing Forest Fire or Wildfire Retardants
Technical tips on removing fire retardants.
Clean Desk
Reduce Home Office Mania
Tips from the pros.
Home Improvement
Improve Your Floor Coverings - Get a Tax Deduction and Credit?
The HIRE Act, if passed, would provide hefty tax deductions and breaks for consumers who purchase qualified building products and home furnishings.
Organizing Strategies
IEHA Recommends ‘Slippery’ Surfaces - But It’s Not What You Think
When all you want to do is get the house clean, you’re probably not too focused on getting organized. There are surfaces to dust, floors to mop and bathrooms to scrub. There’s no time to get things all lined up in a row, right? Wrong.
Smoke Alarms
Be a Detector Detective
Tips for keeping smoke and CO detectors on active duty.
Wood
How to Care for Wood Furniture
Tips to make your wood furniture last for generations.
Asthma And Allergies
Q & A on Asthma, Allergies and Carpet
The Carpet & Rug Institute provides answers to commonly asked questions about carpets, asthma and allergies.
Carpet Cleaning
Q and A - Exploring Myths About Carpet
Few flooring materials have generated more vigorous discussion than carpet. Why? Many people misunderstand its maintenance requirements or assume that carpet is just an unhealthy product. This Q&A dispels common myths about carpet.