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• Pet Protection: Rat and Mouse Poisons Could Also Harm Pets

  Place rodent-killing baits in places inaccessible to companion animals.

• Dry Cleaning: Hazards of Perchloroethylene or Perc

  EPA's Science Advisory Board has identified perchloroethylene as a possible to probable human carcinogen.

• Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears

  The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.

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

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

• Yours, Mine and Ours

  How to blend two households and not go insane.

• Floor Care Tips

  Here are some tips from the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) on how to properly care for and maintain one of the hardest working surfaces in your house.

• Cleanliness is Next to Disinfection

  While cleanliness may be next to godliness, it’s also very closely related to disinfection.

• Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery

  Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.

• Self-Cleaning Windows

  Building materials have come a long way in housework prevention.

• Know Your Asthma Triggers and Clear the Air

  Keys to asthma-proofing your home.

• Out With The Old: What To Do With Tech Gadgets When They Become Obsolete

  There are a few safe, responsible ways for consumers to get rid of tech trash.

• How to Vacuum a Carpet

  Brush up on the basics of vacuuming.

• TLC for Sweaters

  The delicate touch.

• New Enzyme Alternative to Bleach - Keeping Whites Whiter Naturally

  Anyone who has washed or worn white clothes knows that white shirts stop looking white after a few washes and start to turn a shade of gray. A new laundry-detergent enzyme helps prevent this from happening, without the use of bleach.

• Deep Carpet Cleaning Secrets

  Do your own carpet cleaning, or let the carpet cleaning pros handle it.

• Getting that Warm Wooden Glow

  Tips on cleaning and caring for wood furniture.

• Pet Meets Carpet (and Furniture)

  Damage to textiles from pet accidents only worsens as time goes by. Find out how to take the appropriate action early on.

• Go for the Deep Carpet Dirt

  Your carpet's fibers, whether natural or man-made, dictate the method you should use for regular deep cleanings.

• Termite Trouble

  Fighting the termite battle on the home front.

• Clean Decorating

  Beautify your home with easy-to-maintain décor.

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