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• Protect Yourself When Removing Mold

  What to wear when removing mold from your home.

• Cleaning Up Mold

  Q & A With Dr. Thad Godish.

• Could Radar Find Your Hidden Mold?

  Research shows radar technology could save serious money in mold damage.

• 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.

• Green Disinfection - Is It Possible?

  The EPA does not permit green certification of disinfectants by organizations such as Green Seal, so when disinfection is necessary and a “green” approach is desired, consider the following...

• Disinfectant

  Solutions that kill the bugs, but not necessarily any spores.

• Sanitizer

  These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.

• Sterilizer

  Agents or methods used to kill everything that can cause infection or disease.

• Protective gloves

  We use this term often in describing how to perform various cleaning tasks safely. Here’s what it means.

• Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.

• Clorox Disinfecting Wipes

  Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes are pre-moistened, disposable towelettes that clean and disinfect non-porous surfaces.

• Restore Glass Cleaner

  It's a glass cleaner that tackles much more than glass. Is it worth its price?

• Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner

  The Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner is a great steam cleaner that will allow asthmatics to clean virtually every surface in their homes, with plain water and without using chemicals.

• Stain-X All In 1 Polish

  This furniture polish isn't intimidated to find that not all furniture is made of wood.
• Green Cleaning

  Wonder Tablitz Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner

  Environmentally, this product makes a lot of sense.

• OurHouse Starter Kit

  Cleaning the safe and responsible way. Give your home that healthy glow.

• 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.

• Metropolitan Full-Size Canister Vacuum

  An industrial quality vacuum for both carpet and bare floors.

• Blueair 501 Air Purifier

  The 501 effectively purifies air in rooms as large as 580 square feet.

• Filtrete Ultra Allergen Filter

  3M's top-of-the-line HVAC filter.

• The Secret Life of Germs

  A book that looks into the microscopic world of diseases and how to prevent them.

• Pet Clean-Up Made Easy, 2nd Ed.

  Tackle any pet mess, any time, in a snap—from stains and smells to fleas and fur-balls.

• Organize Your Office In No Time

  An organized office and more productive day is just a book away.

• Organize Your Garage In No Time

  Provides step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow to-do lists to help you get your garage organized and keep it that way.

• Home Comforts

  A comprehensive, classic work on housekeeping.

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