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Bed Bugs
Bed Bugs and What to Do About Them
If the thought of bed bugs attacking your home has you scratching already, here are tips to help you figure out if you have bed bugs, and what to do about them.
Carpet Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning 101
Most carpet today is made with synthetic fibers, such as nylon, polyester, or olefin, and may be cleaned with common methods such as hot water extraction. Other fibers may require special attention.
Home Exterior
Exterior House Cleaning
Your home’s exterior takes a beating from mother nature, but you can intervene. A once-or-twice-yearly cleaning may also reveal a gutter or roof in need of attention.
Carpet Cleaning
What is a Hot Water Extraction ("Steam") Cleaning Method?
"Live steam" is not employed in this cleaning method, only warm or hot water.
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.
Backpack Vacuums
Backpack Vacuums — New Secret Weapon
10 cleaning solutions with a backpack model vacuum cleaner
Cleaning Products
A Guide to Choosing Cleaning Products – Seeing Past the Marketing Hype
Don't let the marketing hype pull the wool over your eyes. Make sure your cleaning products and methods are actually getting things clean.
Acoustics
Carpet Just Sounds Better
Carpet is one of the best noise-absorbing acoustical materials.
Time Saving
Pick Up the Pace
Get a system that gets cleaning done fast!
Deck
Top Deck Treatments
Consumer Reports helps homeowners choose deck treatments that can "weather" summer and winter.
Organizing Strategies
Organize Your Organizing for Success
Organizing your whole home can be overwhelming, but by prioritizing and breaking down projects into small doable tasks, it can be much easier.
Asthma And Allergies
The New England Journal of Medicine: No Difference in Allergen Levels in Carpeted vs. Uncarpeted Homes
Study found no difference in the improvement experienced by children who lived in homes with carpet versus children from homes with other types of flooring.
Indoor Contaminants
Stop Pollution Indoors
Ten steps to better indoor environmental quality
Asthma And Allergies
How to Reduce Allergens in Your Home
Complete avoidance may be difficult, but simple steps can be taken to reduce exposure.
Dusting
A Dusting Primer
No matter how conscientiously you clean, dust is a part of your environment. Bust dust with our help.
Professional Cleaning Services
Explaining the IICRC
The IICRC is a non-profit organization that sets standards for the cleaning and restoration industry. Many professionals follow these guidelines when cleaning a commercial or residential property.
Carpet as an Ergonomic Issue
Just remember as you drop off your children at school and see carpet in the learning environment, exactly what an important role it plays in your child’s productivity.
Garage Sale
Get Garage Sale Savvy
Spruce up your forgotten stuff and you can have a garage sale to remember, says home fix-up expert Beverly DeJulio.
Pressure Washer
Consumer Reports® — Pressure Washers: Quick Cleaning for Less
Consumer Reports confirms that gas-powered pressure washers have a clear performance edge over electric models. But more pressure also means more chance for injury with any pressure washer.
Asthma And Allergies
Asthma-Friendly Cleaning Products
Frequent cleaning is so important for an asthma sufferer's respiratory health. But how do you know which products to use?