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• Break Those Mess-making Habits!

  What you don't mess up, you don't have to clean!

• Should Asthmatics and Allergy Sufferers Have Pets?

  That depends, but either way they can take the proper steps to reduce exposure to pet allergens.

• Laundry Day Tips

  Better cleaning and care secrets.

• Household Hazardous Waste Products

  Look around your home for these items that tend to become household hazardous waste. Plus, try a few recipes for homemade alternatives.

• On Laundry Detergent

  The Soap and Detergent Association lays out the options for getting your clothes clean.

• Laundry Boosters

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

• How To Clean Bathroom Tiles

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

• 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.

• Corian, Earthstone, Pergo ... Oh My!

  HC asked makers of special surfaces how to clean their products. Here are their tips.

• Microban® in Plastic Products — How Useful?

  Triclosan, an antimicrobial chemical, is now incorporated into many products, such as cutting boards and shower curtains. What kind of protection does it offer?

• For Dummies® — Tips for Cleaning Your Houseplants

  Even the most intricate leaves collect dust.

• All About Wallpaper

  If it's dirty, should you wash it, or what?

• Keep that Warm Glow on Your Hardwood Floor

  Clean hardwood floors according to the type of finish.

• Label Savvy

  There's more on the label than you might think.

• Upholstery Care

  Check the checklist for routine maintenance and cleaning of upholstery fabrics

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Do-It-Yourself or Professional Cleaning?

  Interim vs. deep cleaning: when to call in the pros.

• Wash Daze: Laundry Gadgets Won't Lighten the Load

  These gadgets do little more than clean out your wallet.

• 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.

• Six Tips for Organizing Your Refrigerator

  The art of knowing what is where in your ice box.

• Checklist for Winter

  Along with the beauty of the fall colors, comes a yearly winterizing check of your home.

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