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Motivation
Motivational Rituals
Small acts to maximize the pleasure you take in your clean home.
Disaster Cleanup
Storm Damage Restoration
The following information is submitted by The Clean Trust as a public service to those who have suffered water-related losses due to storm damage (e.g., hurricane, tornado).
Carpet Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning Tips - Do-It-Yourself or Professional Cleaning?
Interim vs. deep cleaning: when to call in the pros.
Carpet Cleaning
The Science Behind Clean Carpet
CRI's Seal of Approval (SOA) program uses precise science to test carpet cleaning products to help ensure certified products will get your carpets clean.
Bed Bugs
Bed Bugs and What to Do About Them
If the thought of bed bugs attacking your home has you scratching already, here are tips to help you figure out if you have bed bugs, and what to do about them.
House Cleaning Tips
Half Hour Before Company Arrives
Give your home a once-over to bring it back into order.
Fleas
Put Fleas to Flight
It takes more to get rid of fleas than simply treating your pet.
Fleas
Bed Bug Update from EPA
IEHA is pleased to share this update on bedbugs from the US EPA.
Cleaning Products
Soaps Vs. Detergents
What exactly is soap? What is detergent? Many home cleaning products are classified as either soaps or detergents. Interestingly, many people really don’t know what these everyday words mean. However, it’s a good idea to take the time to learn, so you can understand their basic similarities and differences.
Closet
Maximize Your Closet
Many times the space you have is more than enough for your belongings.
Motivation
Real Change Without Resolutions
HC interviews Marla Cilley, aka FlyLady, on making a permanent difference in your household environment.
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?
Carpet Cleaning
Go for the Deep Carpet Dirt
Your carpet's fibers, whether natural or man-made, dictate the method you should use for regular deep cleanings.
Leather
Leather Care
Leather cleaning methods are sometimes best left to professionals.
House Cleaning Tips
Cleanliness is Next to Disinfection
While cleanliness may be next to godliness, it’s also very closely related to disinfection.
Laundry Detergent
Laundry Detergent Test: High Price Doesn’t Guarantee High Performance
Common laundry detergents may perform better at stain and dirt removal than higher priced ones.
Disinfectant
What Germs Are We Killing? Testing and Classifying Disinfectants
Since all germ-killers are considered pesticides, the EPA requires testing to certify manufacturer's claims for safety and effectiveness.
Clutter
Banishing Clutter
There’s utter clutter! It doesn’t just happen overnight. Be disciplined, and “steady as you go” to prevent facing one very big job later.
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.
Organizing Strategies
Organize for a Restful Vacation
Have you ever come home from vacation more exhausted than when you left?