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• Stain Free Stainless

  The lowdown on the kitchen sink.

• Stain Removal During and After the Party - A Professional's View

  Act Quickly! Ninety percent of the spots on carpet and upholstery can be removed completely if they are absorbed, blotted and flushed within two or three minutes.

• Stain Removal Chart and More!

  Quick tips from Nancy Bock, Vice President of Education for The Soap and Detergent Association.

• Oxi-type Bleach Stains

  Stain removal products containing oxygen bleaches must be used correctly or bleach spots may result.

• Is There a Fungus Among Us?

  Be in the know before panicking about mold.

• Washday Helpers

  What improves your laundering, from enzyme prewashes to fabric softeners.

• Turning Laundry on Its Side

  Benefits of the front-loading washing machine.

• If Your (Dirty) Walls Could Talk

  Should you spot clean or paint? And if you wage wall dirt war, what's the best way to remove offending marks without creating more problems? Our HC experts weigh in on the best ways to clean your walls.

• 10 Steps to Streamline the Kitchen

  A good storage plan goes a long way toward smoothing out your whole life.

• Stain Removal Made Easier

  Understanding spot ‘make-up’ is key to removal.

• Getting that Warm Wooden Glow

  Tips on cleaning and caring for wood furniture.

• Choose Your Carpet Wisely

  It's time to become an informed carpet purchaser. Know your fibers and how they will perform in your home.

• Top Deck Treatments

  Consumer Reports helps homeowners choose deck treatments that can "weather" summer and winter.

• Is There Life After Housework?

  Don't let cleaning take over your schedule.

• Treating Shower Mold

  Mold loves a moist environment.

• Expert Stone, Tile and Grout Care

  Inside tips for making these hard surfaces easy to maintain.

• Laundry Boosters

  Special care products to make fabric cleaning easy, fast and economical.

• 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.

• Upholstery Cleaning and Care

  Extend the useful life of upholstered furniture and keep it looking great by caring for it properly.

• 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.

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