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Disaster Preparation
15 Minutes to a Completed Emergency Plan
Five ways to be prepared for disasters and emergencies in no time.
Food Safety
Cooking for Company - Keep it Sanitary!
Entertaining is a great way to warm up the Winter weather, and everyone’s favorite part of get-togethers is often admittedly the food! However, no one’s cheer should be interrupted due to contracting foodborne illness.
Gutters
Gutter Thinking
Home improvement expert Danny Lipford reveals a quick trick to protect your hands while cleaning the roof gutters.
Waxing
Buying the Right Car Wax
Inexpensive products outperform some more costly brands in CR’s tests.
Schools
Not Just for Looks: Outlining Reasons for Clean Schools
When a school looks clean and healthy, people tend to have a positive attitude about it. But looks can be deceiving: a clean-looking school may have been cleaned merely for appearance and not for health. Desks may have heavy chemical residues and bacterial contamination. Restrooms may have been treated with a harsh disinfectant — the sink handles wiped but not sanitized. A fragranced deodorizer or air freshener may be hanging in the air emitting chemicals without addressing the source of the odor.
Kids Cleaning
Is Your Child Too Young to Clean?
Assign appropriate jobs by age and maturity.
Radon
It's Fall - Hunting Season for the Indoor Killer: Radon
Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
Remediation
Protect Yourself When Removing Mold
What to wear when removing mold from your home.
Dishwasher
Dishwasher Trouble?
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.
Killing Germs
Are You Winning the Battle with Biofilm?
Scientists are finding germs are apparently smarter, tougher and more organized than anyone ever imagined.
EPA
New Web Site in Chinese Addresses Home and Environmental Concerns
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new consolidated Chinese-language Web site as part of its ongoing effort to provide environmental information in English, Spanish and Chinese.
Motivation
The Lighter Side — Pumping Dirt: Cleaning Your Way to a Sleeker Physique
Pumping dirt is the new exercise craze combining aerobics, calisthenics, weight lifting, and, yes, housecleaning.
Grill Cleaning
Clean Your BBQ for Sizzling Summer Cookouts
Here's how to prevent your grill from getting dirty unnecessarily, and clean up before and after cookouts.
Motivation
Achieving Moms Learn from Chaos
When life gets overwhelming, here are tips to turn it in your favor.
Disinfectant
What Germs Are We Killing? Testing and Classifying Disinfectants
Since all germ-killers are considered pesticides, the EPA requires testing to certify manufacturer's claims for safety and effectiveness.
Pregnant Women
Pregnant Women: Beware the Litter Box — and the Garden
You may not notice should you contract toxoplasmosis, sometimes found in kitty litter and other sources in or around the home. But the parasite is dangerous for your baby.
Lawn Mower
Consumer Reports Tests Lawn Mowers and Tractors
Find out Consumer Reports' picks, plus tips for keeping (or making) your lawn beautiful.
Food Safety
Don't Let Foodborne Sickness Spoil the Party
How to prepare, clean up and store your spread — without the bellyache.
Antibacterial
Antibacterial Soap - Does it Really Help?
Gleaning the facts amid the controversy.
Cleaning Science
New Enzyme Alternative to Bleach - Keeping Whites Whiter Naturally
Anyone who has washed or worn white clothes knows that white shirts stop looking white after a few washes and start to turn a shade of gray. A new laundry-detergent enzyme helps prevent this from happening, without the use of bleach.