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• 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.

• Carpet and Fabric Spots from Acne Creams

  Skincare and other household products containing benzoyl peroxide can put bleached spots on carpet and fabrics.

• Consumer Reports Finds Vacuums' Claims to Remove Allergens Mean Less Than They Suggest

  Extensive CR testing also finds some stylish vacuums to be sub-par performers.

• 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.

• How to Vacuum a Carpet

  Brush up on the basics of vacuuming.

• SDA Survey: Wipes Increasingly Work Their Way Around the House

  Wipe Usage is on the Rise Countrywide – 71% Say They Use Wipes.

• Caring for Your Carpet

  Checklist for routine carpet maintenance carpet cleaning

• Whitening Your Whites

  How an egg timer gets your whites cleaner, plus more important tips about chlorine bleach.

• Mud Mania: Cleaning Muddy Carpet

  Carpet cleaning advice for those really muddy, dirty carpet situations.

• Carpet and Rug Institute Earns ANSI Certification For Its Green Carpet Testing Programs

  The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) is the first organization within the soft floor covering sector to earn accreditation as a certification body for indoor air quality by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI).

• For Dummies® — Keeping a Pet-Friendly Home Clean

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

• Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery

  Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.

• How To Clean Bathroom Tiles

  Water, water, everywhere! (Well, almost.) Moisture makes a fertile breeding ground for mold and mildew.

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Entrance Mats and Other Steps

  Contain soil and dust: fight dirt at the front door (and inside).

• The Drapery Department

  Find out what you can realistically expect from cleaning window draperies.

• Cleaner Concrete

  Smooth finish in the basement

• Natural Cleaning Products

  Raid the kitchen and laundry room for safer alternatives to cleaning chemicals.

• Laundry Logic

  Don’t throw money out in the wash. No need to rely on professional cleaners when you learn our laundry basics.

• Sorting Secrets

  There's more to the sorting game than just keeping dark garments away from the gleaming whites.

• How to Care for Wood Furniture

  Tips to make your wood furniture last for generations.

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