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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.
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.
Pets
Well Look What the Dog Brought In — Infestations, Itching and Disease
Ways to keep your home and your pet parasite free.
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.
Energy Efficiency
Why Buy Energy-Efficient Appliances?
The main benefits of energy-efficient appliances include saving money on operating costs and utility bills and protecting the environment by conserving energy. Energy-efficient models save money with lower operating costs — using 30 to 50 percent less energy than many older appliances, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.
IICRC
Why Hire Certified Cleaning Services?
The IICRC provides a consumer referral service to locate trained and certified cleaning and restoration firms and technicians.
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.
Cleaning Science
Why the Browning After Carpet Cleaning?
The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration explains cellulosic browning.
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.
Window Cleaning
Window Cleaning
“I can see clearly now.” And you will, when your windows are sparkling, thanks to a little elbow grease and your proficiency with a squeegee.
Toilet
Winning the Battle of the Bowl
Four steps to cleaning your toilet bowl effectively.