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• Caring for Leather Garments

  Get the dos and don'ts of leather care.

• Save Suds, Water and Energy

  Specially designed laundry detergent and high-efficiency washing machines can reduce water and energy use to as low as 20 percent of that consumed by the conventional load of laundry.

• Stone Care Made Easy

  Simple steps to natural stone care will keep it looking beautiful for many years.

• Getting that Warm Wooden Glow

  Tips on cleaning and caring for wood furniture.

• Choose Your Carpet Wisely

  It's time to become an informed carpet purchaser. Know your fibers and how they will perform in your home.

• Clean Wooden Wall Paneling Like a Pro

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

• Pet Fur Frenzy

  Cleaning expert Don Aslett solves the pet hair problem.

• Caution Near Flood Water

  EPA and HHS urge caution in areas exposed to contaminated flood water.

• Dishwasher Trouble?

  If your dishwasher is leaving spots on the glasses or detergent clumped in the dispenser, the Soap and Detergent Association offers a list of common problems — along with their solutions.

• Corian, Earthstone, Pergo ... Oh My!

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

• Removing Stains From Stone, Tile and Concrete

  Oh, those nasty stains! How do you go about removing that red stain from the fruit drink your son spilled on the floor? What do you use to remove black marker ink from your white marble floor? Does lipstick stain? The list can go on and on.

• Antibacterial Soap - Does it Really Help?

  Gleaning the facts amid the controversy.

• 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.

• Clean Your BBQ for Sizzling Summer Cookouts

  Here's how to prevent your grill from getting dirty unnecessarily, and clean up before and after cookouts.

• Should Asthmatics and Allergy Sufferers Have Pets?

  That depends, but either way they can take the proper steps to reduce exposure to pet allergens.

• Brown Stains Around Stove Burners

  Q & A with Tara Aronson.

• Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Vacuum?

  Vacuuming is an essential part of limiting exposure to asthma and allergy triggers such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen and other allergens.

• Softener Sheets Can Hamper Your Dryer?

  TruthOrFiction.com evaluates the claims of this emailed rumor: Some dryer softener sheets can clog your lint filter.

• Removing Forest Fire or Wildfire Retardants

  Technical tips on removing fire retardants.

• Truth or Myth: Carpet Aggravates Allergies

  Does carpet aggravate allergies, or not?

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