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• Before Guests Arrive: A Checklist

  Here is a short checklist to help make sure you are prepared for company.

• Sweeping Made Easy

  Sweeping can be downright simple if you follow a few basic principles.

• The Lighter Side — Pumping Dirt: Cleaning Your Way to a Sleeker Physique

  Pumping dirt is the new exercise craze combining aerobics, calisthenics, weight lifting, and, yes, housecleaning.

• Stone Care Made Easy

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

• Is There Life After Housework?

  Don't let cleaning take over your schedule.

• Removing White Powder from New Marble Floor

  Q & A with Fred Hueston

• Tips for Healthier Cleaning

  How to reach tip-top clean with less caustic chemicals.

• Cleanliness is . . . Next to Disinfection

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

• Cleaner Concrete

  Smooth finish in the basement

• Lead Dust

  Homes built before 1978 may need protective measures.

• 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.

• Keep No-Wax Floors Looking New

  Q & A with Tara Aronson.

• How to Vacuum a Carpet

  Brush up on the basics of vacuuming.

• Keep that Warm Glow on Your Hardwood Floor

  Clean hardwood floors according to the type of finish.

• Should Asthmatics and Allergy Sufferers Have Pets?

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

• Hardwood Floors — Easy Tips for Cleaning

  According to the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), hardwood floors are low maintenance, beautiful and can last for years with the right care.

• How To Clean Bathroom Tiles

  Water, water, everywhere! (Well, almost.) Moisture makes a fertile breeding ground for mold and mildew.

• Wall Washing Secrets

  You don't have to give attention to your walls often, but when you do, here are some best-practice tips from Jeff Campbell.

• Expert Stone, Tile and Grout Care

  Inside tips for making these hard surfaces easy to maintain.

• Organize Your Car!

  Quick tips from Vicki Norris will make your auto a mobile showcase for tidiness.

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