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• Carpet Cleaning

  How to Extend the Life of Your Carpet

  By implementing good cleaning techniques and proper frequency of maintenance, your carpet's life can be greatly extended.
• Steam Vapor

  Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery

  Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.
• Garbage Disposal

  An Easy, Greener Way To Recycle Food Waste?

  Disposers may offer more than just convenience. In several respects, they’re an environmentally responsible alternative to putting food waste in a landfill.
• 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.
• Draperies

  The Drapery Department

  Find out what you can realistically expect from cleaning window draperies.
• Bathroom

  Bathroom Germs and What to Do About Them

  Here's how to keep a safer bathroom.
• Deck

  Top Deck Treatments

  Consumer Reports helps homeowners choose deck treatments that can "weather" summer and winter.
• Hardwood Floors

  Keep that Warm Glow on Your Hardwood Floor

  Clean hardwood floors according to the type of finish.
• Organizing Strategies

  Car Organization 101 – Banish The Car Slob

  If your area of organizational weakness is the car, learn how to corral the clutter to keep your car clean.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  Consumer Reports Finds Vacuums' Claims to Remove Allergens Mean Less Than They Suggest

  Extensive CR testing also finds some stylish vacuums to be sub-par performers.
• Vacuuming

  Carpet Cleaning Tips - Vacuuming

  Proper vacuuming is the easiest and most effective way to keep carpet clean, while having a positive impact on the cleanliness of your home and the air you breathe.
• Stain Removal

  Tips for Carpet Color Repair

  Color repair by cleantrust-Certified technicians can provide a "face lift", allowing carpet to look good throughout its lifetime.
• Green Cleaning

  Choosing Green Cleaning Products

  Choose low-toxicity products that clean well. Green cleaning products are those that clean effectively while minimizing negative impacts to health and the environment.
• Essential Oils

  Essential Oils: A Cleaning Essential?

  Decide whether cleaning with essential oils is a good fit for your home.
• 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.
• Garage Sale

  Get Garage Sale Savvy

  Spruce up your forgotten stuff and you can have a garage sale to remember, says home fix-up expert Beverly DeJulio.
• Dishwashing

  Ask Nancy - Mineral Deposits on Glassware & Treating Tent Mold

  Nancy Bock addresses how to prevent mineral deposits on glassware and how to remove mold on tent fabric without ruining its water resistant properties.
• Cleaning Science

  Using Bacteria to Clean

  Use this tiny labor force to get the job done without harmful chemicals.
• House Cleaning Tips

  Cleanliness is Next to Disinfection

  While cleanliness may be next to godliness, it’s also very closely related to disinfection.
• Green Cleaning

  Six Ways to Use Essential Oils for Healthy Housecleaning

  How to make your own formulas for a more natural approach to cleaning.

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