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• Should Asthmatics and Allergy Sufferers Have Pets?

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

• Caring for Your Carpet

  Checklist for routine carpet maintenance carpet cleaning

• Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery

  Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.

• Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Vacuum?

  Vacuuming is an essential part of limiting exposure to asthma and allergy triggers such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen and other allergens.

• Consumer Reports Finds Vacuums' Claims to Remove Allergens Mean Less Than They Suggest

  Extensive CR testing also finds some stylish vacuums to be sub-par performers.

• Pet Fur Frenzy

  Cleaning expert Don Aslett solves the pet hair problem.

• Benefits of Central Vacuums

  Seven reasons to go central.

• 4 Steps to Fabulous Floors!

  A little light work keeps floors protected and clean.

• How to Vacuum a Carpet

  Brush up on the basics of vacuuming.

• 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.

• Consumer Reports' Latest Vacuum Tests Suck the Air Out of Product Claims

  Consumer Reports' tests of 81 models sucked the air out of some vacuum cleaner marketing claims.

• Vacuum Cleaner Testing at Consumer Reports

  When Consumer Reports talks, people listen.

• Backpack Vacuums — New Secret Weapon

  10 cleaning solutions with a backpack model vacuum cleaner

• Eight Myths of Vacuuming

  Are you an informed consumer? Consider these eight myths, and corresponding truths, about vacuuming.

• How to Buy A Vacuum Cleaner

  Type vs. hype: what’s the best vacuum for your needs?

• Vacuum Not Working as Well as It Should?

  Quick pointers in vacuum cleaner maintenance

• Carpet Care

  What’s underfoot requires a little understanding. We’ll show you how to sustain and maintain your carpet for years of long life.

• How To Maintain Your Vacuum Cleaner

  To keep your vacuum cleaner operating at peak levels of performance, follow these simple maintenance tips from the IEHA.

• Vacuuming Tips: High and Low Cleaning

  Tackle more than the floor with this multi-talented tool.

• How Does Your Water Affect Your Laundry?

  Your water supply may require extra measures for best results.

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