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Countertops
Corian, Earthstone, Pergo ... Oh My!
HC asked makers of special surfaces how to clean their products. Here are their tips.
Hand-washing
Stay Clean While Enjoying Outdoor Recreation
How to stay clean during outdoor activities.
Antimicrobial
Introduction to Antimicrobial Products or "Treated Articles"
What kind of antimicrobial properties do they have?
Cleaning Science
Self-Cleaning Windows
Building materials have come a long way in housework prevention.
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.
Homemade Cleaners
Natural Cleaning Products
Raid the kitchen and laundry room for safer alternatives to cleaning chemicals.
Dry Cleaning
Dry Cleaning: Hazards of Perchloroethylene or Perc
EPA's Science Advisory Board has identified perchloroethylene as a possible to probable human carcinogen.
Closet
Get In The Zone - Closet Organizing
You may be better able to win the race for (storage) space with your closet, if you heed a few hints.
Tile
How To Clean Bathroom Tiles
Moisture makes a fertile breeding ground for mold and mildew.
Cleaning Products
Soaps Vs. Detergents
What exactly is soap? What is detergent? Many home cleaning products are classified as either soaps or detergents. Interestingly, many people really don’t know what these everyday words mean. However, it’s a good idea to take the time to learn, so you can understand their basic similarities and differences.
Chores
An Easy Chore Schedule
Don't keep your family (or yourself) in the dark about what needs to be done today.
To Do List
Effective To Do Lists
To do lists can help you get things done and accomplish your goals. Here's how to make and keep effective to do lists.
Hospital Acquired Infection
Hospital Stay? Tips for Keeping Your Room Clean and Healthy
APIC, ASHES release tips for keeping patient rooms clean.
Stain Removal
Get The Latest “Dirt” on Stain, Soil Removal
The Soap and Detergent Association Offers Online fact sheet for useful laundry and fabric care products
Fleas
Put Fleas to Flight
It takes more to get rid of fleas than simply treating your pet.
Wood
How to Care for Wood Furniture
Tips to make your wood furniture last for generations.
Green Cleaning
Green Disinfection - Is It Possible?
The EPA does not permit green certification of disinfectants by organizations such as Green Seal, so when disinfection is necessary and a “green” approach is desired, consider the following...
Asthma And Allergies
Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Vacuum?
Vacuuming is an essential part of limiting exposure to asthma and allergy triggers such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen and other allergens.
Asthma And Allergies
Bed Bug Update from EPA
IEHA is pleased to share this update on bedbugs from the US EPA.
Asthma And Allergies
Clean Deep, Breathe Easier
The Maids Home Services provides tips to remove allergy and asthma triggers.