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Asthma And Allergies
Ten Things You Should Know Before Using Household Cleaning Chemicals
Dr. Berger shares his insights on chemical cleaning products.
Indoor Air Quality
Simple Steps To Improve Indoor Air
Homeowners can take a number of steps to improve air quality and create a healthier living environment.
Carpet And Rug Institute
Carpet and Rug Institute Earns ANSI Certification For Its Green Carpet Testing Programs
The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) is the first organization within the soft floor covering sector to earn accreditation as a certification body for indoor air quality by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI).
Basement
Correcting Mold and Musty Odors from Basements
Relative humidity levels rising above 50 percent stimulate the growth of mold, mildew, bacteria and other biological allergens, which generate musty odors and can aggravate allergies.
Indoor Air Quality
Five Ways to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home
The good news is that the most difficult and expensive measures are not always the most effective – nor are they always necessary.

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Houseplants
Thumbs-up to Indoor Plants
Get your “grow” on with houseplants.
Air Conditioner
Keep your AC in tip-top shape
Just before the summer heat hits, it may be time to clean your air conditioner coils.
Humidifier
Crane Cool Mist Humidifiers
These humidifiers are attractive, easy-to-use, safe, and provide needed moisture to dry indoor air and to treat cold and flu symptoms naturally.
Asthma And Allergies
Cleaning with Allergies - Quick Tips
Fall allergy season is here. Use these quick tips to prevent the build-up of allergens in your home and to effectively remove them.
Winterizing
Winterize Your Home
Prepare your home for winter before the snow starts falling.

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Ventilation
Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.
Filter
Fabric filter
Any fabric that captures dust particles from a stream of moving air.
HVAC
Air filter
Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.
MERV
A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.
Duct Cleaning
Duct
These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

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My House Is Killing Me!
A step-by-step approach to identifying, controlling and often eliminating the sources of indoor pollutants and allergens.
Green Living
Jeff May's Healthy Home Tips
Whether you're a renter, a landlord, or a homeowner, Jeff May's Healthy Home Tips will help you keep your home a clean and healthy place to live.
Houseplants For Dummies
Cultivate your green thumb.
Carpet Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning Tips for Dummies
How-to guide offers easy carpet cleaning tips.
House Cleaning Tips
How to Clean Practically Anything
Consumer Reports provides hundreds of timesaving solutions for all around the house.

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Carpet Cleaning
Green Carpet Cleaning
In this video series, experts Allen Rathey, president of The Healthy House Institute (HHI), Professor Liz Goldsmith of Florida State University (FSU) and University of Massachusetts lab scientist Heidi Wilcox, explain how to remove tough spots and stains from carpet using green cleaning methods. Different carpet types, prevention, home-made and retail green products, and specific green cleaners and tools that work are covered in depth.