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• Pet Meets Carpet (and Furniture)

  Damage to textiles from pet accidents only worsens as time goes by. Find out how to take the appropriate action early on.

• Sunlight Damage

  Some dyes and dye methods help vibrant color to endure long exposure to UV rays.

• Carpet Stain Removal

  Time is of the essence to remove that carpet stain and prevent it from staying put for the long haul.

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Removing Ink, Paint, Rust, and More

  Spot and stain removal.

• Laundry Color Tips

  What to do to prevent color loss.

• Oxi-type Bleach Stains

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

• Pet Clean-Up Made Easy

  Don Aslett's pet subject is housecleaning. If you love your furry friends and are committed to keeping them, here's how to deal with the occasional "oopsie."

• Carpet Cleaning Products — How to Buy the Best Ones

  The Carpet & Rug Institute tests and certifies carpet cleaning products to help the consumer sort out fact from marketing hype.

• Haley's Cleaning Hints — Toilet Treatment

  Tips for a tidier toilet from Graham and Rosemary Haley.

• Brown Stains Around Stove Burners

  Q & A with Tara Aronson.

• When Laundering Leaves Spots on Towels

  Q & A with Tara Aronson.

• Carpet and Fabric Spots from Acne Creams

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

• Stain Removal Made Easier

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

• Carpet Spills and Spots: Get Them Out!

  Be prepared for quick action to save your carpet from a spill...and a serious carpet cleaning bill.

• Stone Care Made Easy

  Simple steps to natural stone care will keep it looking beautiful for many years.

• Oven Cleaning Made Easier

  An easy and economical way to clean your oven is to put it off until tomorrow.

• 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.

• Label Savvy

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

• Recovering from a Flood or Other Disaster? Hire a Certified Firm

  Do not attempt to treat major water or fire, smoke and odor damage yourself. A far more practical solution is to hire a certified restoration firm for professional advice and assistance.
• Carpet Cleaning

  What is a Hot Water Extraction ("Steam") Cleaning Method?

  "Live steam" is not employed in this cleaning method, only warm or hot water.

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