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Dust Mites
Multiple Bodies Found in Nation's Beds
Dust mites are not only found in beds, they are virtually everywhere.
Dish Detergent
Low-Phosphate Dishwasher Detergents That Work
Consumer Reports tests find four recommended products consumers can use under new low-phosphate laws.
Termites
Termite Trouble
Fighting the termite battle on the home front.
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.
Home Exterior
Exterior House Cleaning
Your home’s exterior takes a beating from mother nature, but you can intervene. A once-or-twice-yearly cleaning may also reveal a gutter or roof in need of attention.
Motivation
Family Housekeeping: How to Get Your Man to Help
Is the man of your house a little reluctant to wash dishes? Here are a few tips on picking up his motivation.
Clutter
Waging the War on Garage Clutter Takes Planning
Here are some basic tips for winning the war on clutter in your garage.
Winterizing
Getting Your Home Ready For Cooler Weather
A growing number of homeowners are realizing that it's a good idea to prepare their home for cooler weather - just as they would their wardrobe and vehicles.
Carpet Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning Tips - Entrance Mats and Other Steps
Contain soil and dust: fight dirt at the front door (and inside).
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.
Schools
Not Just for Looks: Outlining Reasons for Clean Schools
When a school looks clean and healthy, people tend to have a positive attitude about it. But looks can be deceiving: a clean-looking school may have been cleaned merely for appearance and not for health. Desks may have heavy chemical residues and bacterial contamination. Restrooms may have been treated with a harsh disinfectant — the sink handles wiped but not sanitized. A fragranced deodorizer or air freshener may be hanging in the air emitting chemicals without addressing the source of the odor.
Fireplace
Fireplace Safety Tips
Be sure to take a few safety steps before stoking the flames.
Clean Desk
Reduce Home Office Mania
Tips from the pros.
Antimicrobial
Introduction to Antimicrobial Products or "Treated Articles"
What kind of antimicrobial properties do they have?
Carpet And Rug Institute
Green Label Carpet Program Concludes, Replaced by Green Label Plus
The Green Label program is replaced by the stronger and more comprehensive Green Label Plus standard.
Cleaning Strategy
Messy Times And How To Handle Them
At-home parties and other get-togethers can nearly triple the weekly cleaning time spent by women.
Recycling
Five Tips for Effectively Disposing of Printer Cartridges
Don't just throw away your used printer cartridges. Here are five ways you can dispose of your printer cartridges, keep them out of the landfill and reap benefits as well.
Lawn Mower
Lawn Mower Tips To Help Your Wallet and the Environment
Tuning up your lawn mower and recycling the oil can do more than improve its performance and save money; it can also help protect the environment.
Integrated Pest Management
10 Ways to Control Pests at Home Without Poisons
Integrated pest management (IPM) is a preventive method for controlling pests or "bugs" by removing their food supply and keeping them out of homes - or from traveling within or between homes - instead of relying on pesticides.
Professional Cleaning Services
Hiring the Best of the Best Professional Cleaners
In today’s fiscal climate, there is no shortage of often ill-qualified people offering to clean and restore your valuable possessions, but how do you determine who truly knows what they are doing – i.e., how do you tell the “Masters” from the “Jacks-of-all-Trades”? In a word: Certification.