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• Your Trash Has Needs

  In search of a better bag....

• Turning Laundry on Its Side

  Benefits of the front-loading washing machine.

• Keep No-Wax Floors Looking New

  Q & A with Tara Aronson.

• Letting Off Steam to Clean

  Clean safely, effectively with steam vapor systems.

• Evict Indoor Air Pollution

  Use methods, products and tools that work for you, not against you, to make your home a healthier place. HousekeepingChannel.com interviews David Mudarri, formerly of the Indoor Environments Division of the EPA.
• Carpet Cleaning

  What is the Standard Drying Time When Carpet is Cleaned?

  Just-cleaned carpet should dry within six to eight hours or less, and should never stay damp more than 24 hours, or microbial growth and odor may occur.

• Top Deck Treatments

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

• Make Household Chores Easier With Softened Water

  Use soft water and you'll do less hard scrubbing.

• Ring Around the Carpet

  Discover how soil-filtration lines develop and how to address them.

• Restoring Gleam To Your Old Crystal

  Q & A with Tara Aronson.

• Is There Life After Housework?

  Don't let cleaning take over your schedule.

• Expert Stone, Tile and Grout Care

  Inside tips for making these hard surfaces easy to maintain.

• 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.

• Caring for Leather Garments

  Get the dos and don'ts of leather care.

• 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.

• Contagious Pets

  Protect your family from zoonotic diseases.

• Upholstery Cleaning and Care

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

  How Often Should I Get My Carpets Cleaned?

  Frequently-used carpet should be professionally cleaned annually or more often, depending on conditions.

• 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.

• Termite Trouble

  Fighting the termite battle on the home front.

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