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• Organizing Strategies

  The Pruning Principle

  Something about eliminating useless stuff just feels right.
• Pest Control

  Don’t Let Pests Winter In Your Home

  During the winter months, it’s nice to have a cozy, warm place to come home to - but not if you’re sharing it with pests.
• Mold

  The Truth about Mold

  Why you might have it, how to make it go away.
• Organizing Strategies

  Getting Organized for Good

  Principles you can apply in your organizing journey to achieve lasting change.
• Green Living

  Easy Green Things You Can Do Today

  Implement these "green" habits today to save energy and make your lifestyle more sustainable.
• Pets

  Living With Pets And Plants

  Adding plants is a great way to spruce up your home, but if you share your home with a dog or cat, you’ll want to choose your plants carefully.
• Mold

  Mold Can Cause Serious Health Problems

  It's dark, it's dangerous, and it's alive....
• Food Safety

  Study Reveals Reusable Shopping Bags Could Harbor Bacteria, Including E. Coli, Coliform

  Reusable bags are particularly susceptible to contamination since remnants of meats and dairy products which may seep out of packaging remain in bags unless washed out, resulting in bacterial growth.
• Remediation

  Could Radar Find Your Hidden Mold?

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

  Keep Pantry Moths Out of Your Party

  National Pest Management Association helps homeowners to keep pests out of the pantry.
• Pets

  Keep Your Pets Safe While Maintaining Your Lawn And Garden

  The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center answers the most common questions asked when it comes to gardening and yard care.
• Laundry

  Fabric Fundamentals

  Your wardrobe is tailored from a variety of fabrics. Do you know how to care for each?
• Cleaning Science

  Using Bacteria to Clean

  Use this tiny labor force to get the job done without harmful chemicals.
• Dish Detergent

  Tea Stains and Chalky Residue, Begone

  New phosphate-free dishwashing detergents use environmentally preferable, yet effective formulas for reducing scale and removing food residue.
• Pest Control

  Falling Temperatures Send Pests Indoors

  Fall yard maintenance helps keep intruders out.
• Carpet Cleaning

  What is the Standard Drying Time When Carpet is Cleaned?

  Just-cleaned carpet should dry within six to eight hours or less, and should never stay damp more than 24 hours, or microbial growth and odor may occur.
• Windows

  Conquering Condensation

  Take steps to relieve window wetness and mold growth.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Q&A on Carpet Cleaning

  The IICRC answers several commonly asked questions about professional carpet cleaning.

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