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Vacuum Cleaners
Consumer Reports Finds Vacuums' Claims to Remove Allergens Mean Less Than They Suggest
Extensive CR testing also finds some stylish vacuums to be sub-par performers.
Vacuum Cleaners
How to Buy A Vacuum Cleaner
Type vs. hype: what’s the best vacuum for your needs?
Pressure Washer
Consumer Reports® — Pressure Washers: Quick Cleaning for Less
Consumer Reports confirms that gas-powered pressure washers have a clear performance edge over electric models. But more pressure also means more chance for injury with any pressure washer.
Vacuum Cleaners
How To Maintain Your Vacuum Cleaner
To keep your vacuum cleaner operating at peak levels of performance, follow these simple maintenance tips from the IEHA.
Dishwasher
Six Cascade Detergents with Enzymes Top Consumer Reports' Ratings
Two Kenmore models top dishwasher ratings but dishwasher tests reveal you don’t have to spend more than $500 to get clean dishes.

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Vacuuming
How often should you vacuum?
Vacuuming more often can not only improve your health but also make your carpet last longer.
Vacuum Cleaner Reviews
Cleaning Up After Our Furry Friends - Dyson DC41 Review
As us pet owners are well aware, it can be a task to remove the pet hair and dander that quickly accumulate in our homes. Fortunately, the Dyson DC41 Animal vacuum has been designed with our furry friends in mind, or rather the mess they leave behind.
Toilet Paper
Save Big by Switching Toilet Paper
While toilet paper might not be the first thing on your mind, switching toilet paper can save you money.
Laundry
Laundry: Somebody Has to Do It
How to do laundry the right way and reap the benefits.
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.

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HC-Pedia Entries

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Air Purifier
CADR
Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.
Vacuum filtration
Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.
Vacuum Cleaners
Vacuum cleaner
Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.
Bathroom Fan
Bathroom fan
Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.
Backpack Vacuums
Backpack vacuum cleaner
Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

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House Cleaning Tips
How to Clean Practically Anything
Consumer Reports provides hundreds of timesaving solutions for all around the house.
Do I Dust or Vacuum First? 2nd Ed.
Answers to the 100 toughest, most frequently asked questions about housecleaning.
The Complete Household Handbook
A comprehensive guide to cleaning, maintaining and organizing your home.
Kitchen Remodeling For Dummies
Guidance for redoing the kitchen, whether you do it yourself or hire a contractor.
Clean Like a Man
A straight-talking cleaning manual for men.

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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.
Carpet Cleaning
Special Tools for 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.
Leather
How To Clean Leather Seats
Leather seats are expensive. Keep them looking that way with a little cleaning and conditioning.
Carpet Cleaning
Green Carpet Cleaning - Spot Removal
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.
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.