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- Hidden contributors to 'sick buildings', allergies, asthma - plus how to avoid 'couch potato asthma.'
- Most carpet today is made with synthetic fibers, such as nylon, polyester, or olefin, and may be cleaned with common methods such as hot water extraction. Other fibers may require special attention.
- If you find that no matter how much you vacuum, your carpet still does not look like it used to, it may be time for deep cleaning. While there are do-it-yourself cleaning methods on the market, hiring a professional is often the safest, fastest and easiest option.
- The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration explains cellulosic browning.
- Interim vs. deep cleaning: when to call in the pros.
- Just-cleaned carpet should dry within six to eight hours or less, and should never stay damp more than 24 hours, or microbial growth and odor may occur.
- It’s unwise to think that super filters will solve IAQ problems that originate elsewhere.
- For people who suffer from asthma and allergies, dusting can be a great way to avoid asthma & allergy triggers such as dust mite feces and pollen. The trick is to remove dust rather than spread it around.
- Q & A With Dr. Thad Godish.
- Dr. Berger shares his tips for healthier housekeeping.
- Here is a short checklist to help make sure you are prepared for company.
- The Maids Home Services provides tips to remove allergy and asthma triggers.
- Removing Tough Spots and Stains (Think Red Wine and Chocolate).
- Use methods, products and tools that work for you, not against you, to make your home a healthier place. HousekeepingChannel.com interviews David Mudarri, formerly of the Indoor Environments Division of the EPA.
- Rug weaving is a tradition that spans the centuries and many cultures.
- Clean hardwood floors according to the type of finish.
- Defend a cozy — and healthy — home when the weather blows in.
- Consumer Reports' tests of 81 models sucked the air out of some vacuum cleaner marketing claims.
- Pumping dirt is the new exercise craze combining aerobics, calisthenics, weight lifting, and, yes, housecleaning.
- Got fine wood or wooden antiques? Here's advice from the Museum Management Program of the National Park Service (NPS).