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• Vacuum Not Working as Well as It Should?

  Quick pointers in vacuum cleaner maintenance

• How to Buy A Vacuum Cleaner

  Type vs. hype: what’s the best vacuum for your needs?

• Love Your Furry Friends Without Getting Sick

  Pocket pets can transmit salmonella to people. Here's how to handle them safely.

• Consumer Reports Finds Filter-Based Air Purifiers are Better Choice for Consumers

  Find out CR’s top-rated, portable filter purifier; Two ozone generators deemed not acceptable.

• On Laundry Detergent

  The Soap and Detergent Association lays out the options for getting your clothes clean.

• Ventilation

  Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Fabric filter

  A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.

• Environmental agents

  What the scientists mean when using this term.

• Hoover Self Propelled WindTunnel Ultra Upright Vacuum

  The Hoover Self Propelled WindTunnel Ultra Upright is a great tool to remove allergens from your home.

• Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA Canister

  The Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA canister vacuum is a great vacuum for those with allergies and asthma. The Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA cleans great and is extremely quiet.

• EverFresh ™ Air Exchange System

  Open the window for fresh air — without bringing in pollen and dust.

• Stain-X Ultra Extraction Carpet Shampoo

  Multi-talented carpet shampoo performs well for housekeeping service.

• Oreck XL21 Upright Vacuum

  Lightweight upright comes with a canister vac and a 21-year warranty.

• Cleaning Products

  3M Filtrete™ Ultra Quiet Air Purifier

  One of the quietest air purifiers available that captures both large and microscopic allergens.

• 3M Filtrete™ Ultra Slim Air Purifier

  A filter that is only 4 inches thick but is still 98% effective at capturing large and microscopic particles.

• 3M Filtrete™ Ultra Clean Air Purifier

  An air purifier that captures 99.99% of large airborne allergens.

• Blueair© AirPod

  A travel-size personal air purifier.

• Silent Master Central Vacuum

  Quiet, powerful central vacuum.

• My House Is Killing Me!

  A step-by-step approach to identifying, controlling and often eliminating the sources of indoor pollutants and allergens.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet Cleaning Tips for Dummies®

  How-to guide offers easy carpet cleaning tips.

• How to Clean Practically Anything

  Consumer Reports provides hundreds of timesaving solutions for all around the house.

• Houseplants For Dummies

  Cultivate your green thumb.

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