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• Carpet Cleaning

  Go for the Deep Carpet Dirt

  Your carpet's fibers, whether natural or man-made, dictate the method you should use for regular deep cleanings.
• Tobacco Smoke

  Smoking in the House - How Bad is It, Really?

  You may be surprised to learn what it brings into the home environment.
• Kitchen Cabinets

  Don’t Be in the Dark about Under-the-Sink Storage

  Optimize this often overlooked space using a little ingenuity.
• Smoke

  Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears

  The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.
• Organizing Strategies

  Organize Your Cleaning Supplies 1-2-3

  The only tools and products you need are the ones you use, and organizing your cleaning supplies will make it easier to find what you need.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  UL: Keep Your Family Safe With Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent killer that can stalk any home with fuel-burning appliances. Within minutes, high concentrations of this odorless, colorless and invisible gas can become lethal. Here's advice from UL on how to protect your loved ones.
• Health

  Health and Safety Guide for Gardeners

  Ready to breathe in the fresh air? Read this first.
• Carpet

  Truth or Myth: Carpet Aggravates Allergies

  Does carpet aggravate allergies, or not?
• Asbestos

  Asbestos in the Home

  Your health deserves a basic understanding of where asbestos can be found and what you should do if your home has it.
• Radiation

  New Web Site is Totally Radioactive

  A new animated, interactive Web site from EPA identifies everyday exposures to radiation, including in the home.
• Self Storage

  Self Storage: Mini Storage Packing Tips

  Protect your belongings by packing correctly.
• Cleaning Services

  How to Choose a Great Home Cleaning Service and Ensure You Get Top Notch Service

  Okay, so you are ready for a service to clean your home. Good for you! But, you may ask: “How can I trust someone in my home, or better yet, with a key to my house?”
• Carpet Cleaning

  Caring for Your Carpet

  Checklist for routine carpet maintenance carpet cleaning
• Green Cleaning

  Green Disinfection - Is It Possible?

  The EPA does not permit green certification of disinfectants by organizations such as Green Seal, so when disinfection is necessary and a “green” approach is desired, consider the following...
• Flooring

  Hard Floor Care Made Easy

  When you get down to it, a hard-surface floor is easy to care for.
• Laundry

  Washday Helpers

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

  Nation Gets a "C" for Hand Washing

  Clean Hands Week provides a refresher course in handwashing.
• Kitchen Cabinets

  10 Care Tips for Hardwood Cabinets

  Though found in kitchens and bathrooms, hardwood cabinets are not immune to water. Here's how to care for them.
• Spring Cleaning

  The Dos and Don'ts of Spring Cleaning

  The best ways to tackle overlooked jobs like windows, curtains and upholstery.
• Cosmetics

  Understanding the Role of Preservatives in Household Products

  This article describes the role preservatives play in a product's life cycle, where preservatives are found, and how manufacturers choose preservatives and set preservative levels.

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