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Cleaning Strategy
Before Guests Arrive: A Checklist
Here is a short checklist to help make sure you are prepared for company.
Washing Walls
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.
Laundry Detergent
Consumer Reports Spills the Dirt on Laundry Detergents
Why using too much detergent can send products’ benefits down the drain, and easy fixes that can save consumers’ money on laundry costs.
Air Cleaner
Air Cleaners 101
Air cleaners are usually classified by the method employed for removing particles of various sizes from the air.
Spring Cleaning
Eight Tools for Spring Cleaning
To help Americans make the most out of their spring cleaning efforts, the Institute for Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has identified eight tools that all spring cleaners should keep handy.
Dishwashing
Ask Nancy - Mineral Deposits on Glassware & Treating Tent Mold
Nancy Bock addresses how to prevent mineral deposits on glassware and how to remove mold on tent fabric without ruining its water resistant properties.
Green Cleaning
Weighing Green Products
Do they work? Are they affordable?
Drains
Drain Cleaning Made Easy
Before you call the plumber, here's what to do.
Child Safety
Childproofing: Protect Your Family's Breathable Air
Indoors and outdoors, here are steps you can take to protect your children.
High Efficiency Washers
High-Efficiency Washers - Tougher On Stains But Gentler On Clothing
Clunky washer got you down? Try a new high-efficiency machine.
Schools
Not Just for Looks: Outlining Reasons for Clean Schools
When a school looks clean and healthy, people tend to have a positive attitude about it. But looks can be deceiving: a clean-looking school may have been cleaned merely for appearance and not for health. Desks may have heavy chemical residues and bacterial contamination. Restrooms may have been treated with a harsh disinfectant — the sink handles wiped but not sanitized. A fragranced deodorizer or air freshener may be hanging in the air emitting chemicals without addressing the source of the odor.
Wood
How to Care for Wood Furniture
Tips to make your wood furniture last for generations.
Flooring
Floor Care Tips
Here are some tips from the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) on how to properly care for and maintain one of the hardest working surfaces in your house.
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?
Mold
What You Need to Know about Mold
U.S. environmental officials discuss the problem and outline steps to clean up and prevent mold from returning.
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.
Dish Detergent
Tea Stains and Chalky Residue, Begone
New phosphate-free dishwashing detergents use environmentally preferable, yet effective formulas for reducing scale and removing food residue.
Smoke Alarms
Be a Detector Detective
Tips for keeping smoke and CO detectors on active duty.
Healthcare
RID's 15 Steps You Can Take to Reduce Your Risk of a Hospital Infection
Most of us will have to go into the hospital some day. Here are specific steps you can follow to protect yourself from hospital infections.
Tips for a Healthier Kitchen
Fixes for surprising sources of possible respiratory distress.