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• Laundry

  Laundry Do's

  Ten tips from Marcia Ramsland.
• Window Cleaning

  Window Cleaning

  “I can see clearly now.” And you will, when your windows are sparkling, thanks to a little elbow grease and your proficiency with a squeegee.
• Clutter

  Weekend Makeover

  Take your home from messy to magnificent in only 48 hours!
• Stain Removal

  Consumer Reports Tests Reveal Which Stain Treatments Really Work

  Which stain removers work best at removing a variety of stains? CR tested them on coffee, blood, wine, sebum, motor oil, and grass stains.
• Enzymes

  Laundry Detergent — How Enzymes are Changing Your Wash

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

  Softener Sheets Can Hamper Your Dryer?

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

  Oven Cleaning Made Easier

  An easy and economical way to clean your oven is to put it off until tomorrow.
• Laundry Detergent

  Laundry Detergent Test: High Price Doesn’t Guarantee High Performance

  Common laundry detergents may perform better at stain and dirt removal than higher priced ones.
• Stain Removal

  Carpet Spot Removal 101

  Stain-resist treatments provided on most carpets are designed to repel most acid-based dyes in many, but not all, foods and beverages. With proper patience and prompt attention, most common household spills can be removed.
• Washing Machine

  Turning Laundry on Its Side

  Benefits of the front-loading washing machine.
• Consumer Reports

  Consumer Reports® Testing of Sharper Image Ionic Breeze Professional with OzoneGuard Now Available Online

  See the results before purchasing an air cleaner.
• Kitchen Cabinets

  10 Care Tips for Hardwood Cabinets

  Though found in kitchens and bathrooms, hardwood cabinets are not immune to water. Here's how to care for them.
• Car

  Car Care Secrets

  What's the secret to better car care? Mary Findley offers tips for keeping your vehicle looking its best.
• Spring Cleaning

  Spring Clean All Year Long

  Break spring cleaning tasks into just one hour a week.
• Drains

  Drain Cleaning Made Easy

  Before you call the plumber, here's what to do.
• House Cleaning Tips

  Tips to Cut Your House Cleaning Time in Half

  16 tips to save time.
• Wallpaper

  All About Wallpaper

  If it's dirty, should you wash it, or what?
• Home Exterior

  Exterior House Cleaning

  Your home’s exterior takes a beating from mother nature, but you can intervene. A once-or-twice-yearly cleaning may also reveal a gutter or roof in need of attention.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet Cleaning Tips - Entrance Mats and Other Steps

  Contain soil and dust: fight dirt at the front door (and inside).
• Laundry Detergent

  Washing Baby Clothes: Not What You Might Think

  The University of Michigan Health System offers information that might just save you money.

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