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• Laundry

  Back to Black: Keep Darks from Fading

  Learn how to keep blacks black, protect bright colors in the laundry, and get rid of melted chocolate on your clothes.
• Bathroom

  Bathroom Basics

  We know: This isn’t your favorite task. No need to dread what really must be done…
• Bathroom

  Bed Bugs 101

  Preventing, identifying and treating bed bug infestations.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Before Guests Arrive: A Checklist

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

• Braving the Bleach

  Tips you need to know before using bleach or bleach-containing products.
• Home Improvement

  Building Your Weather Wall

  Defend a cozy — and healthy — home when the weather blows in.
• Remodeling

  Bust Remodeling Dust

  Home improvement expert Danny Lipford lays out how to protect your home from construction dust.
• Waxing

  Buying the Right Car Wax

  Inexpensive products outperform some more costly brands in CR’s tests.
• Motivation

  Can't Say No?

  Your home and your life will suffer if you say yes to too many opportunities.
• Granite

  Caring For Granite Countertops

  Granite requires special care and attention because it’s a natural stone. Here are a few tips to help you protect your investment.
• Antiques

  Caring for Wood, Silver, Copper and Brass Antiques

  Secrets to preserving those antiques, heirlooms and collectibles.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Caring for Your Carpet

  Checklist for routine carpet maintenance carpet cleaning

• Carpet as an Ergonomic Issue

  Just remember as you drop off your children at school and see carpet in the learning environment, exactly what an important role it plays in your child’s productivity.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet Cleaning Tips - Do-It-Yourself or Professional Cleaning?

  Interim vs. deep cleaning: when to call in the pros.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet Cleaning Tips - Entrance Mats and Other Steps

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

  Carpet Cleaning Tips - Spot Removal

  Removing Tough Spots and Stains (Think Red Wine and Chocolate).
• Vacuuming

  Carpet Cleaning Tips - Vacuuming

  Proper vacuuming is the easiest and most effective way to keep carpet clean, while having a positive impact on the cleanliness of your home and the air you breathe.
• Spot Removal

  Carpet Spills and Spots: Get Them Out!

  Be prepared for quick action to save your carpet from a spill...and a serious carpet cleaning bill.
• 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.
• Stain Removal

  Carpet Stain Removal

  Time is of the essence to remove that carpet stain and prevent it from staying put for the long haul.

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