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• Get Rid of Ants

  The most common home invader spoils the sugar and may be destroying wood in the walls.

• Clean Deep, Breathe Easier

  The Maids Home Services provides tips to remove allergy and asthma triggers.

• 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).

• Easy Carpet Cleaning Tips

  Easy carpet cleaning tips from the Carpet and Rug Institute

• A Healthy Fridge

  The care and feeding of your refrigerator.

• 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.

• What Types of Air Cleaners are Available?

  There are three general types of air cleaners on the market: mechanical filters, electronic air cleaners, and ion generators.

• For Dummies® — Removing Old Paint from Exterior Surfaces

  Preparing to re-paint made easy.

• Is There a Fungus Among Us?

  Be in the know before panicking about mold.

• Dusting Wood Objects of Museum Quality

  Got fine wood or wooden antiques? Here's advice from the Museum Management Program of the National Park Service (NPS).

• Cleaning Products: A Valuable Ally

  The proper use of cleaning products is an effective and efficient tool in combating the triggers that lead to asthma and allergy suffering, according to The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA).

• New Enzyme Alternative to Bleach - Keeping Whites Whiter Naturally

  Anyone who has washed or worn white clothes knows that white shirts stop looking white after a few washes and start to turn a shade of gray. A new laundry-detergent enzyme helps prevent this from happening, without the use of bleach.

• Termite Trouble

  Fighting the termite battle on the home front.

• Lead Dust

  Homes built before 1978 may need protective measures.

• Ice Guidelines for Healthier Beverages

  Clean up your cubes with tips from the hotel, restaurant and hospital industries.

• Stain Removal Made Easier

  Understanding spot ‘make-up’ is key to removal.

• Tomatoes in a Can

  Apartment dwellers and those with otherwise inadequate yards can still eat from a home-grown garden.

• The Pain Principle

  You are going to have to confront an unpopular fact: organizing can be painful.

• Get The Latest “Dirt” on Stain, Soil Removal

  The Soap and Detergent Association Offers Online fact sheet for useful laundry and fabric care products

• Falling Temperatures Send Pests Indoors

  Fall yard maintenance helps keep intruders out.

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