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• A Dusting Primer

  No matter how conscientiously you clean, dust is a part of your environment. Bust dust with our help.

• The Pruning Principle

  Something about eliminating useless stuff just feels right.

• Safety Tips for Flood Victims

  A safety alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

• Lead in Your Drinking Water?

  Lead, rarely a concern at water's source, may indeed be present by the time that water pours out of your tap. Here's what to do.

• Spring Clean Your House in a Weekend

  Get it over and done with!

• The Truth about Mold

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

• Upholstery Care

  Check the checklist for routine maintenance and cleaning of upholstery fabrics

• Vacuum Cleaner Testing at Consumer Reports

  When Consumer Reports talks, people listen.

• 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.

• Backpack Vacuums — New Secret Weapon

  10 cleaning solutions with a backpack model vacuum cleaner

• Time to Act on Allergens

  Beat the seasonal and year-round sniffles.

• 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.

• Ready for Guests?

  They’re coming. But don’t panic. With a little planning, you’ll look like you have it all together and make visitors feel genuinely comfortable in your space.

• Should I Clean My Air Ducts?

  If not properly installed, maintained and operated, air duct components may become contaminated with particles of dust, pollen or other debris.

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Do-It-Yourself or Professional Cleaning?

  Interim vs. deep cleaning: when to call in the pros.

• Your Housecleaning Style

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

• Planting a Window Box

  Not for windows only, these hanging boxes of color also grace decks, gazebos and patio enclosures.

• 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.

• Dressing Up Your Plants

  The right pot can make or break a plant.

• Oriental Rugs and More

  Rug weaving is a tradition that spans the centuries and many cultures.

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