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• Milder Alternatives

  Recipes for homemade cleaners from Hannah Keeley.

• Winning the Battle of the Bowl

  Four steps to cleaning your toilet bowl effectively.

• Hardwood Floors — Easy Tips for Cleaning

  According to the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), hardwood floors are low maintenance, beautiful and can last for years with the right care.

• Vacuuming Tips: High and Low Cleaning

  Tackle more than the floor with this multi-talented tool.

• For Dummies® — Cleaning Outdoor Furniture

  Wooden, resin or iron garden furniture — do you know the best way to care for yours?

• Carpet Spills and Spots: Get Them Out!

  Be prepared for quick action to save your carpet from a spill...and a serious carpet cleaning bill.

• Caring for Leather Garments

  Get the dos and don'ts of leather care.

• Household Hazardous Waste Products

  Look around your home for these items that tend to become household hazardous waste. Plus, try a few recipes for homemade alternatives.

• Winterizing Your Patio

  As the weather turns cold, we gradually move back indoors for the winter. But before you desert your patio altogether, get it ready for the big chill.

• Should Asthmatics and Allergy Sufferers Have Pets?

  That depends, but either way they can take the proper steps to reduce exposure to pet allergens.

• Smarter Not Harder

  Speed is less about muscles than about busting time wasters and poor techniques.

• Washing Flat Paint or Enamel?

  Attack a wall with the right approach.

• Keep that Warm Glow on Your Hardwood Floor

  Clean hardwood floors according to the type of finish.

• Carpet Care

  What’s underfoot requires a little understanding. We’ll show you how to sustain and maintain your carpet for years of long life.

• Serious Business: How to Deep Clean

  You shouldn’t merely scratch the surface. Do the thorough job that makes your home do more than shine.
• Professional Carpet Cleaning

  How Often Should I Get My Carpets Cleaned?

  Frequently-used carpet should be professionally cleaned annually or more often, depending on conditions.

• Vacuum Not Working as Well as It Should?

  Quick pointers in vacuum cleaner maintenance

• Cleaner Concrete

  Smooth finish in the basement

• All About Wallpaper

  If it's dirty, should you wash it, or what?

• Expert Stone, Tile and Grout Care

  Inside tips for making these hard surfaces easy to maintain.

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