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• Laundry

  My Favorite Laundry Tips

  Quick tips for making laundry duty faster, easier, and cheaper.
• Waxing

  Buying the Right Car Wax

  Inexpensive products outperform some more costly brands in CR’s tests.
• Fire Retardants

  Removing Forest Fire or Wildfire Retardants

  Technical tips on removing fire retardants.
• Tile

  How To Clean Bathroom Tiles

  Moisture makes a fertile breeding ground for mold and mildew.
• Schedule

  Cleaning On Your Schedule

  Three simple steps to keeping your home clean on a daily basis.
• Motivation

  Motivational Rituals

  Small acts to maximize the pleasure you take in your clean home.
• Housekeeping Tips

  Clean Like A Pro

  Basic cleaning tools that save time and money.
• Organic

  Consumer Reports® Helps You Become a Savvy Organic Shopper

  Organic products worth buying — and those you can skip; tips on buying organic without breaking the bank.
• Window Cleaning

  Window Cleaning

  “I can see clearly now.” And you will, when your windows are sparkling, thanks to a little elbow grease and your proficiency with a squeegee.
• Pets

  For Dummies® — Keeping a Pet-Friendly Home Clean

  A clean home is a comfortable home — for both you and your pet.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet Cleaning Tips - Do-It-Yourself or Professional Cleaning?

  Interim vs. deep cleaning: when to call in the pros.
• Water Damage

  How to Determine What to Keep or Save After Water Damage Occurs

  Whether you are the victim of a flood or your plumbing sprang a leak while you're on vacation, the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) offers some helpful suggestions on what to do.
• Cleaning Science

  Expert Q&A: What are the biggest misconceptions about green cleaning?

  Exposing myths of green cleaning.
• Carpet Cleaning

  The Science Behind Clean Carpet

  CRI's Seal of Approval (SOA) program uses precise science to test carpet cleaning products to help ensure certified products will get your carpets clean.
• Health

  Consumer Reports: 8 Out Of 10 Chickens Tested Harbor Dangerous Bacteria

  Largest study of its kind shows highest percentage of dirty birds since CR began testing in 1998.
• Dust Mites

  Multiple Bodies Found in Nation's Beds

  Dust mites are not only found in beds, they are virtually everywhere.
• House Cleaning Tips

  Half Hour Before Company Arrives

  Give your home a once-over to bring it back into order.
• Fleas

  Put Fleas to Flight

  It takes more to get rid of fleas than simply treating your pet.
• Hardwood Floors

  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.
• Professional Carpet Cleaning

  Select a Professional Carpet Cleaning Firm

  What to look for when you bring in the pros

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