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- HC asked makers of special surfaces how to clean their products. Here are their tips.
- 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.
- Quick tips: How NOT to use a "laptop" computer.
- Being sure stoves and other kitchen appliances are energy efficient could save you some dough.
- Do your own carpet cleaning, or let the carpet cleaning pros handle it.
- 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.
- You shouldn’t merely scratch the surface. Do the thorough job that makes your home do more than shine.
- If your dishwasher is leaving spots on the glasses or detergent clumped in the dispenser, the Soap and Detergent Association offers a list of common problems — along with their solutions.
- Answers to this and other important housekeeping questions from cleaning expert Don Aslett.
- Breaking a favorite item is disheartening, especially when you don't know how to fix it. One important tip to remember is that not all adhesives are created equal.
- How to prepare, clean up and store your spread — without the bellyache.
- EPA's Science Advisory Board has identified perchloroethylene as a possible to probable human carcinogen.
- Q & A with Fred Hueston
- Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States, however not all floods are alike. Some floods develop slowly, while others such a flash floods, can develop in just a few minutes and without visible signs of rain. Additionally, floods can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple states. What can you do after the flood?
- Dust is everywhere, but you can keep it within healthy limits.
- Got fine wood or wooden antiques? Here's advice from the Museum Management Program of the National Park Service (NPS).
- Easy carpet cleaning tips from the Carpet and Rug Institute
- Learn how to use a squeegee and you'll be done with window cleaning in half the time or less.
- To do lists can help you get things done and accomplish your goals. Here's how to make and keep effective to do lists.
- To help Americans make the most out of their spring cleaning efforts, the Institute for Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has identified eight tools that all spring cleaners should keep handy.

