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• Lawn Mower

  Consumer Reports Tests Lawn Mowers and Tractors

  Find out Consumer Reports' picks, plus tips for keeping (or making) your lawn beautiful.
• Stain Removal

  Consumer Reports Tests Reveal Which Stain Treatments Really Work

  Which stain removers work best at removing a variety of stains? CR tested them on coffee, blood, wine, sebum, motor oil, and grass stains.
• Clutter

  Cooling Down Your Clutter Hot Spots

  Is clutter taking over your kitchen, desk top, entryway, nightstand, and even your car? Learn how to get those hot spots organized and clutter-free!
• Countertops

  Corian, Earthstone, Pergo ... Oh My!

  HC asked makers of special surfaces how to clean their products. Here are their tips.
• Professional Carpet Cleaning

  CRI Makes Cleaning Service Seal of Approval More Consumer Friendly

  Expanded program requires carpet cleaning companies to uphold principles of customer service and satisfaction, and to comply with a professional code of conduct.
• Crib Safety

  Crib Safety - Tips to Keep Little Ones Safe

  Nothing is more precious - and vulnerable - than an infant in his/her crib. Follow these important steps to keep your little one safe.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Deep Carpet Cleaning Secrets

  Do your own carpet cleaning, or let the carpet cleaning pros handle it.
• 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.
• Deep Cleaning

  Deep Cleaning Starter

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

  Direction Defined

  Set yours goals and meet them.
• Professional Cleaning Services

  Does Hiring a Bonded Cleaning Service Really Matter?

  27% of professional cleaning service owners said they felt bonding creates a false sense of security for customers.
• Vinegar

  Does Vinegar Really Kill Germs? A TURI-IEHA Report.

  TURI's lab tests whether vinegar is truly an effective germ killer.
• Spring Cleaning

  Don't Waste Your Time with Spring Cleaning When You Could Be Playing Outside

  Society is automatically wired to “spring clean”, when actually spring is NOT the best time to do it.
• Kitchen Cabinets

  Don’t Be in the Dark about Under-the-Sink Storage

  Optimize this often overlooked space using a little ingenuity.
• Drains

  Drain Cleaning Made Easy

  Before you call the plumber, here's what to do.
• Home Repairs

  Dust-free Drilling

  Doing odd jobs around the house need not create more housework.
• Dusting

  Dusting

  Dust is everywhere, but you can keep it within healthy limits.
• Dusting

  Dusting Wood Objects of Museum Quality

  Got fine wood or wooden antiques? Here's advice from the Museum Management Program of the National Park Service (NPS).
• Carpet Cleaning

  Easy Carpet Cleaning Tips

  Easy carpet cleaning tips from the Carpet and Rug Institute
• Window Cleaning

  Easy Windows

  Learn how to use a squeegee and you'll be done with window cleaning in half the time or less.

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