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• Cleaning Products: A Valuable Ally

  The proper use of cleaning products is an effective and efficient tool in combating the triggers that lead to asthma and allergy suffering, according to The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA).

• 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.

• Floor Care Tips

  Here are some tips from the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) on how to properly care for and maintain one of the hardest working surfaces in your house.

• Smarter Not Harder

  Speed is less about muscles than about busting time wasters and poor techniques.

• Corian, Earthstone, Pergo ... Oh My!

  HC asked makers of special surfaces how to clean their products. Here are their tips.

• Caring for Wood, Silver, Copper and Brass Antiques

  Secrets to preserving those antiques, heirlooms and collectibles.

• Candles — Are They Good for Your Indoor Air?

  They may smell good, but are they good for you and your home?

• For Dummies® — Caulking Your Tub and Shower

  How to remove old caulking, treat for mold and apply a new, protective caulk line.

• Could Your Notebook Computer Start a Fire?

  Quick tips: How NOT to use a "laptop" computer.

• Testing and Adjusting Garden Soils

  Not all dirt is created equal.

• Caring for Leather Garments

  Get the dos and don'ts of leather care.

• Repelling Rodents

  With mice and rats, the best cure is prevention. The best "Plan B" is immediate action.

• Turning Laundry on Its Side

  Benefits of the front-loading washing machine.

• Get Steamed — Clean Kitchens without Chemicals Using Steam Vapor

  A green cleaning method that's hot.

• A Dusting Primer

  No matter how conscientiously you clean, dust is a part of your environment. Bust dust with our help.

• Consumer Reports® — Pressure Washers: Quick Cleaning for Less

  Consumer Reports confirms that gas-powered pressure washers have a clear performance edge over electric models. But more pressure also means more chance for injury with any pressure washer.

• Oriental Rugs and More

  Rug weaving is a tradition that spans the centuries and many cultures.

• Food After a Power Outage: Safe or Toxic?

  After the storm, is the food in your refrigerator still safe to eat?

• Tips for Healthier Cleaning

  How to reach tip-top clean with less caustic chemicals.

• Save Your Shins and Other Needed Body Parts

  Develop safety habits that get your home clean without doing you in.

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