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Food Safety
Cooking for Company - Keep it Sanitary!
Entertaining is a great way to warm up the Winter weather, and everyone’s favorite part of get-togethers is often admittedly the food! However, no one’s cheer should be interrupted due to contracting foodborne illness.
Gutters
Gutter Thinking
Home improvement expert Danny Lipford reveals a quick trick to protect your hands while cleaning the roof gutters.
Schools
Not Just for Looks: Outlining Reasons for Clean Schools
When a school looks clean and healthy, people tend to have a positive attitude about it. But looks can be deceiving: a clean-looking school may have been cleaned merely for appearance and not for health. Desks may have heavy chemical residues and bacterial contamination. Restrooms may have been treated with a harsh disinfectant — the sink handles wiped but not sanitized. A fragranced deodorizer or air freshener may be hanging in the air emitting chemicals without addressing the source of the odor.
Kids Cleaning
Is Your Child Too Young to Clean?
Assign appropriate jobs by age and maturity.
Radon
It's Fall - Hunting Season for the Indoor Killer: Radon
Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
IICRC
Why Hire Certified Cleaning Services?
The IICRC provides a consumer referral service to locate trained and certified cleaning and restoration firms and technicians.
Dishwasher
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.
Killing Germs
Are You Winning the Battle with Biofilm?
Scientists are finding germs are apparently smarter, tougher and more organized than anyone ever imagined.
EPA
New Web Site in Chinese Addresses Home and Environmental Concerns
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new consolidated Chinese-language Web site as part of its ongoing effort to provide environmental information in English, Spanish and Chinese.
Motivation
Achieving Moms Learn from Chaos
When life gets overwhelming, here are tips to turn it in your favor.
Green Cleaning
Cleaning Green
With green cleaning, prevention is key. The less dirt you track inside, the less need for cleaning products.
Leather
Leather Care
Leather cleaning methods are sometimes best left to professionals.
Pregnant Women
Pregnant Women: Beware the Litter Box — and the Garden
You may not notice should you contract toxoplasmosis, sometimes found in kitty litter and other sources in or around the home. But the parasite is dangerous for your baby.
Lawn Mower
Consumer Reports Tests Lawn Mowers and Tractors
Find out Consumer Reports' picks, plus tips for keeping (or making) your lawn beautiful.
Carpet Extractors
How to Choose and Use a “Home” Carpet Extractor
There are a variety of carpet cleaners on the market and four factors to consider when choosing a unit for your home.
Professional Cleaning Services
Explaining the IICRC
The IICRC is a non-profit organization that sets standards for the cleaning and restoration industry. Many professionals follow these guidelines when cleaning a commercial or residential property.
Antibacterial
Antibacterial Soap - Does it Really Help?
Gleaning the facts amid the controversy.
Cleaning Science
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.
Professional Carpet Cleaning
Need Your Carpet Cleaned by a Professional?
Find a service you can trust by contacting the IICRC.
Asthma And Allergies
Top 10 Ways To Combat Allergies Through Better Housekeeping
Dr. Berger shares his tips for healthier housekeeping.