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• Paper Clutter

  Conquering Paper Mountain

  6 steps to freedom from paper clutter.
• Water Filtration

  Consumer Reports Reveals How To Make Water Cleaner

  How to choose a water filter.
• Remodeling

  Consumer Reports Shows How to Avoid Design Goofs When Remodeling a Dream Kitchen

  In-depth kitchen report includes CR ratings and buying advice for flooring, countertops, ranges, microwaves and range hoods, cooktops, wall ovens, refrigerators and dishwashers.
• Stain Removal

  Consumer Reports Tests Reveal Which Stain Treatments Really Work

  Which stain removers work best at removing a variety of stains? CR tested them on coffee, blood, wine, sebum, motor oil, and grass stains.
• Pressure Washer

  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.
• Health

  Consumer Reports: 8 Out Of 10 Chickens Tested Harbor Dangerous Bacteria

  Largest study of its kind shows highest percentage of dirty birds since CR began testing in 1998.
• Sanitizing

  Controlling Harmful Bacteria On Soft Surfaces In Your Home

  Your family may not be the only ones enjoying the sofa. The soft, comfortable places where families relax and play at home can harbor millions of bacteria. For example, Staphylococcus bacteria can live on soft surfaces for 24 hours. Here's what to do about it.
• Food Safety

  Cooking for Company - Keep it Sanitary!

  Entertaining is a great way to warm up the Winter weather, and everyone’s favorite part of get-togethers is often admittedly the food! However, no one’s cheer should be interrupted due to contracting foodborne illness.
• Clutter

  Cooling Down Your Clutter Hot Spots

  Is clutter taking over your kitchen, desk top, entryway, nightstand, and even your car? Learn how to get those hot spots organized and clutter-free!
• Countertops

  Corian, Earthstone, Pergo ... Oh My!

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

  Correcting Mold and Musty Odors from Basements

  Relative humidity levels rising above 50 percent stimulate the growth of mold, mildew, bacteria and other biological allergens, which generate musty odors and can aggravate allergies.
• Remediation

  Could Radar Find Your Hidden Mold?

  Research shows radar technology could save serious money in mold damage.
• Organizing Strategies

  Creating a Simple Household Inventory

  It might surprise you to learn that a household inventory really doesn’t have to be that complicated.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Deep Carpet Cleaning Secrets

  Do your own carpet cleaning, or let the carpet cleaning pros handle it.
• Professional Carpet Cleaning

  Deep Cleaning and Selecting A Carpet Cleaning Professional

  If you find that no matter how much you vacuum, your carpet still does not look like it used to, it may be time for deep cleaning. While there are do-it-yourself cleaning methods on the market, hiring a professional is often the safest, fastest and easiest option.
• Hospitals

  Dirty Hospital? Fight Back

  The hospital wasn't clean, or your meds were consistently screwed up? The place just isn't safe? Get mad! Complain! Here's how.
• Toilet Sneeze

  Do Toilets Sneeze?

  According to two studies, flushed toilets spew aerosolized plumes of moisture, bacteria and viruses over many bathroom surfaces.
• Professional Cleaning Services

  Does Hiring a Bonded Cleaning Service Really Matter?

  27% of professional cleaning service owners said they felt bonding creates a false sense of security for customers.
• Vinegar

  Does Vinegar Really Kill Germs? A TURI-IEHA Report.

  TURI's lab tests whether vinegar is truly an effective germ killer.
• Fire Safety

  Don't Be Shocked by Your Older Home's Wiring

  Don't go down in a blaze, either.

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