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• Stain Removal

  Spots and Stains

  Treat them right to persuade them to go away.
• Cleaning Science

  Why the Browning After Carpet Cleaning?

  The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration explains cellulosic browning.
• Countertops

  Corian, Earthstone, Pergo ... Oh My!

  HC asked makers of special surfaces how to clean their products. Here are their tips.
• Laundry Detergent

  On Laundry Detergent

  The Soap and Detergent Association lays out the options for getting your clothes clean.
• Safety

  Poison Prevention Pointers for Spring

  It is important to keep safety in mind as you begin your spring cleaning and gardening.
• Organizing Strategies

  Spring into Action and Stow Away your Winter Wardrobe

  Organize your winter wardrobe to stow away for next year.
• Granite

  Caring For Granite Countertops

  Granite requires special care and attention because it’s a natural stone. Here are a few tips to help you protect your investment.
• Disinfecting

  ATL Tests Homemade Disinfectant

  Do homemade green cleaners disinfect? Antimicrobial Test Labs (ATL) puts one recipe to the test.
• Laundry

  Washday Helpers

  What improves your laundering, from enzyme prewashes to fabric softeners.
• Wallpaper

  All About Wallpaper

  If it's dirty, should you wash it, or what?
• Indoor Contaminants

  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!
• Green Cleaning

  Easy Ways to Green Up Housecleaning

  Small changes in the way you choose cleaning products can make your housecleaning more green and sustainable.
• Air Cleaner

  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.
• Professional Carpet Cleaning

  What You Should Expect from a Professional Carpet Cleaner

  The steps a professional should take when cleaning your carpet.
• Housekeeping Tips

  Clean Like A Pro

  Basic cleaning tools that save time and money.
• Water Filtration

  Consumer Reports Reveals How To Make Water Cleaner

  How to choose a water filter.
• Bathroom

  Bathroom Basics

  We know: This isn’t your favorite task. No need to dread what really must be done…
• Wood Paneling

  Clean Wooden Wall Paneling Like a Pro

  Sealed wood is easy to clean since you're really cleaning the finish — not the wood itself.
• Dish Detergent

  Low-Phosphate Dishwasher Detergents That Work

  Consumer Reports tests find four recommended products consumers can use under new low-phosphate laws.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Asthma-Friendly Cleaning Products

  Frequent cleaning is so important for an asthma sufferer's respiratory health. But how do you know which products to use?

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