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• Germ Warfare - Understanding the Enemy

  What you don’t see can hurt you. Invisible to the naked eye, a world of microorganisms (living things so small you need a microscope to see them) lives in soil, on your skin, in your mouth, on the floor, doorknobs, cell phones, walls, computer keyboards, or countertops — pretty much everywhere.

• Aphid Alert

  Recognize and defeat an aphid infestation.

• Antibacterial Soap - Does it Really Help?

  Gleaning the facts amid the controversy.

• A Perspective on Antibacterials — Please Don't Routinely Use Pesticides

  One cleaning expert shares his views on antibacterial products.

• Simplify Your Time to Maximize Your Life

  This is the time of your life!

• The Preparation Principle

  Preparation is one facet of living in order.

• Houseplants That Clean Your Indoor Air

  Strategic selection and placement of household plants improves the air you breathe.

• Selecting the Right Water Treatment System for Your Family

  Carbon filter? Reverse osmosis? Water softener? Ultraviolet system? Find answers here.

• How to Vacuum a Carpet

  Brush up on the basics of vacuuming.

• The Possibility Principle

  By getting organized, you can free up “bandwidth” in your life to pursue the possibilities.

• Clean Coils Improve Energy Efficiency

  HVAC coils should be cleaned at regular intervals for optimum efficiency.

• 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.

• The Home Ecology of Flowers

  Behavioral research concludes: Living with flowers strengthens feelings of compassion and decreases anxiety and worry.

• Carpet Cleaning Products — How to Buy the Best Ones

  The Carpet & Rug Institute tests and certifies carpet cleaning products to help the consumer sort out fact from marketing hype.

• Natural House Cleaning

  We only have one earth. Love it, and when you clean, think “green” or natural.

• Organizing - It's Not About the Stuff

  Tips from the best-selling book, "It's All Too Much" by Peter Walsh.

• Home Inspection Reminders

  Short steps to keeping your home safe.
• Carpet Cleaning

  What is the Standard Drying Time When Carpet is Cleaned?

  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.

• Laundry Detergent — How Enzymes are Changing Your Wash

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

• How Do I Find Mold?

  Q & A with Thad Godish, Ph.D.

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