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• Clutter

  Waging the War on Garage Clutter Takes Planning

  Here are some basic tips for winning the war on clutter in your garage.
• Washing Walls

  Wall Washing Secrets

  You don't have to give attention to your walls often, but when you do, here are some best-practice tips from Jeff Campbell.
• Laundry

  Wash Daze: Laundry Gadgets Won't Lighten the Load

  These gadgets do little more than clean out your wallet.
• Laundry

  Washday Helpers

  What improves your laundering, from enzyme prewashes to fabric softeners.
• Laundry Detergent

  Washing Baby Clothes: Not What You Might Think

  The University of Michigan Health System offers information that might just save you money.
• Washing Walls

  Washing Flat Paint or Enamel?

  Attack a wall with the right approach.
• Water

  Water Testing Helps Ensure Better Water For Homeowners

  Homeowners use water for many purposes, including drinking, cooking, washing, heating, humidifying, flushing (the No. 1 use of water in a home) and their pets. Those are just a few reasons homeowners should make sure they understand what’s in their water.
• Green Cleaning

  Weighing Green Products

  Do they work? Are they affordable?
• Disinfectant

  What Germs Are We Killing? Testing and Classifying Disinfectants

  Since all germ-killers are considered pesticides, the EPA requires testing to certify manufacturer's claims for safety and effectiveness.
• Carpet Cleaning

  What is a Hot Water Extraction ("Steam") Cleaning Method?

  "Live steam" is not employed in this cleaning method, only warm or hot water.
• Air Cleaner

  What Types of Air Cleaners are Available?

  There are three general types of air cleaners on the market: mechanical filters, electronic air cleaners, and ion generators.
• Mold

  What You Need to Know about Mold

  U.S. environmental officials discuss the problem and outline steps to clean up and prevent mold from returning.
• Professional Carpet Cleaning

  What You Should Expect from a Professional Carpet Cleaner

  The steps a professional should take when cleaning your carpet.
• Laundry Detergent

  What's New in the Laundry Room

  Convenience, performance, and sustainability drive new innovations, including ultra-concentrated laundry detergents.
• Laundry

  Whitening Your Whites

  How an egg timer gets your whites cleaner, plus more important tips about chlorine bleach.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Dust?

  For people who suffer from asthma and allergies, dusting can be a great way to avoid asthma & allergy triggers such as dust mite feces and pollen. The trick is to remove dust rather than spread it around.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Vacuum?

  Vacuuming is an essential part of limiting exposure to asthma and allergy triggers such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen and other allergens.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Why You Want Carpet to Come Clean

  Cleaning carpet may seem like more of a chore than dusting a coffee table, but properly cleaning and maintaining your carpet makes all the difference in the world.
• Spring Cleaning

  Windows, Blinds, Curtains & Carpets: Top Targets for Spring Cleaners

  Spring cleaning is still a tradition for many Americans – 62 percent of those surveyed say spring cleaning is an annual ritual in their home.
• Toilet

  Winning the Battle of the Bowl

  Four steps to cleaning your toilet bowl effectively.

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