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Disinfecting
ATL Tests Homemade Disinfectant
Do homemade green cleaners disinfect? Antimicrobial Test Labs (ATL) puts one recipe to the test.
Cleaning Science
Using Bacteria to Clean
Use this tiny labor force to get the job done without harmful chemicals.
Bathroom
Bathroom Germs and What to Do About Them
Here's how to keep a safer bathroom.
Cleaning Science
Expert Q&A: What are the biggest misconceptions about green cleaning?
Exposing myths of green cleaning.
Disinfectant
What Germs Are We Killing? Testing and Classifying Disinfectants
Since all germ-killers are considered pesticides, the EPA requires testing to certify manufacturer's claims for safety and effectiveness.

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Motivation
What to do with the rest of winter
When spring can't come fast enough, keep yourself busy by planning ahead and making simple changes to your home.
Motivation
BOOK REVIEW: Dirt - The Quirks, Habits, and Passions of Keeping House, Edited by Mindy Lewis
The strong connection between lifestyle and housekeeping is presented in this touching, reflective collection of essays.
Germs
Washing Hands to a Familiar Tune
Keeping kids and the whole family healthy during the school year can be as easy as singing "Row Your Boat" and keeping your home clean.
Green Cleaning
Only 44 percent of American Consumers Trust Companies' Green Claims
Houseplants
Thumbs-up to Indoor Plants
Get your “grow” on with houseplants.

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Enzymes
Bacteria digester
A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.
Urine
Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.
Odor
Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.
Germs
Microbes
The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.
Enzymes
Enzymes
Naturally-occurring proteins used in cleaning products to digest waste and remove stains.

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Green Housekeeping
A book on how to detox your entire home.
Clutter
Let Go of Clutter
Cluttered cabinets? Crammed closets? Disorganized drawers? Never fear — help is here!
Green Cleaning
Green Cleaning for Dummies
Provides sustainable and healthy solutions for every room in the house - from the kitchen and bathroom to the laundry room and garage.
Is There Life After Housework? 2nd Ed.
A revolutionary approach to cutting your cleaning time 75%.
HELP! Around the House
Subtitle: A Mother’s Guide to Getting the Family to Pitch in and Clean Up

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Organizing Strategies
How To Organize a Desk
Does your desk look like a robber rifled through it just before a hurricane hit the room? Organize it so that it gets under control and stays that way.
Baking Soda
How To Clean With Baking Soda
When it comes to household versatility, baking soda is king. Here are just some of the many cleaning uses for sodium bicarbonate.