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• A Clean Home is a Healthy Home — Or Is It?

  We take for granted that a clean home is a healthy home. But appearances can be deceiving!

• Buying the Right Car Wax

  Inexpensive products outperform some more costly brands in CR’s tests.

• Protect Your Property From The Elements

  Careful maintenance of your home's outer shell prevents costly indoor messes caused by water damage later.

• For Dummies® — Tips for Cleaning Your Houseplants

  Even the most intricate leaves collect dust.

• 10 Truths About Wood Floors

  Protect your planks!

• Spider Mites - Getting Them Off Your Plants

  What to do if your plants are on the spider mite menu.

• Is Your Child Too Young to Clean?

  Assign appropriate jobs by age and maturity.

• Protect Yourself When Removing Mold

  What to wear when removing mold from your home.

• 4 Steps to Fabulous Floors!

  A little light work keeps floors protected and clean.

• Plant Pests: Getting Rid of Whiteflies

  A combination of methods may be necessary to rid your plants of whiteflies.

• Dishwasher Trouble?

  If your dishwasher is leaving spots on the glasses or detergent clumped in the dispenser, the Soap and Detergent Association offers a list of common problems — along with their solutions.

• Storm Damage Restoration

  The following information is submitted by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) as a public service to those who have suffered water-related losses due to storm damage (e.g., hurricane, tornado).

• The Lighter Side — Pumping Dirt: Cleaning Your Way to a Sleeker Physique

  Pumping dirt is the new exercise craze combining aerobics, calisthenics, weight lifting, and, yes, housecleaning.

• New Web Site in Chinese Addresses Home and Environmental Concerns

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new consolidated Chinese-language Web site as part of its ongoing effort to provide environmental information in English, Spanish and Chinese.

• Aphid Alert

  Recognize and defeat an aphid infestation.

• Treat Your Rug Right

  How to care for high quality area rugs.

• Clean Your BBQ for Sizzling Summer Cookouts

  Here's how to prevent your grill from getting dirty unnecessarily, and clean up before and after cookouts.

• A Healthy Fridge

  The care and feeding of your refrigerator.

• Time to Act on Allergens

  Beat the seasonal and year-round sniffles.

• Pregnant Women: Beware the Litter Box — and the Garden

  You may not notice should you contract toxoplasmosis, sometimes found in kitty litter and other sources in or around the home. But the parasite is dangerous for your baby.

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