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• Ten Things You Should Know Before Using Household Cleaning Chemicals

  Dr. Berger shares his insights on chemical cleaning products.

• Houseplants That Clean Your Indoor Air

  Strategic selection and placement of household plants improves the air you breathe.

• Asthma-Friendly Cleaning Products

  Frequent cleaning is so important for an asthma sufferer's respiratory health. But how do you know which products to use?

• Conquering Condensation

  Take steps to relieve window wetness and mold growth.

• 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).

• Ventilation

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

• Environmental agents

  What the scientists mean when using this term.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• 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.

• EverFresh ™ Air Exchange System

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

• 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.

• Restore Spray & Clean

  It cleans, it shines ... it's tough on grease?

• OurHouse Shiny Surface Cleaner

  A non-toxic glass cleaner and so much more.

• Restore Toilet Bowl Cleaner

  Tom McNulty tests Restore's toilet bowl cleaner against two other brands and a friend's tough rust and hard water deposits.

• IQAir HealthPro Plus

  Indoor air purifier captures both fine particles and gases.

• Blueair 501 Air Purifier

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

• Silent Master Central Vacuum

  Quiet, powerful central vacuum.

• 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.

• Beam Central Vacuum System

  A built-in cleaning appliance for the home.

• My House Is Killing Me!

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

• Houseplants For Dummies

  Cultivate your green thumb.
• 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.

• Green Cleaning for Dummies

  While this book was written to help business clean green, there are practical tips for everyone.

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