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• Buying the Right Car Wax

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

• For Dummies® — Tips for Cleaning Your Houseplants

  Even the most intricate leaves collect dust.

• Hardwood Floors — Easy Tips for Cleaning

  According to the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), hardwood floors are low maintenance, beautiful and can last for years with the right care.

• Keep that Warm Glow on Your Hardwood Floor

  Clean hardwood floors according to the type of finish.

• Laundry Detergent — How Enzymes are Changing Your Wash

  Adding enzymes to laundry detergents provides consumers with the cleanest wash yet.

• Eight Myths of Vacuuming

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

• Tips for Winterizing Your Sprinkler System

  Part of maintaining a healthy lawn is making sure your irrigation system is protected against harsh winter weather.

• The Truth about Mold

  Why you might have it, how to make it go away.

• For Dummies® — Maintaining Your Home's Windows

  Whether they slide or swing out, your windows need more cleaning than just the glass in order to function at their best.

• Upholstery Care

  Check the checklist for routine maintenance and cleaning of upholstery fabrics

• Cleaning Garage Floors

  Cleaning your garage floor is the first step if you want to change the room into a livable space, lay down new flooring, or just to improve overall appearance and safety.

• Your Housecleaning Style

  Are you a clean freak or a more easy-going type? Customize your cleaning habits to your personality and self-expectations.

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Entrance Mats and Other Steps

  Contain soil and dust: fight dirt at the front door (and inside).

• Reduce Home Office Mania

  Tips from the pros.

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Vacuuming

  Proper vacuuming is the easiest and most effective way to keep carpet clean, while having a positive impact on the cleanliness of your home and the air you breathe.

• Using Bacteria to Clean

  Use this tiny labor force to get the job done without harmful chemicals.

• Avoid Garden Equipment Injuries

  Don't be one of the tens of thousands who end up in emergency rooms each year because of gardening accidents.

• Kids in the Kitchen

  Celebrity chef, Rachael Ray, provides tips for cooking (and cleaning) with kids.

• 3 Easy Organizing Projects

  You CAN organize your entire home, starting with bite-sized tasks that aren't so overwhelming.

• 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.

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