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Consumer Reports Shows How to Avoid Design Goofs When Remodeling a Dream Kitchen
In-depth kitchen report includes CR ratings and buying advice for flooring, countertops, ranges, microwaves and range hoods, cooktops, wall ovens, refrigerators and dishwashers.
Toilet Paper
Consumer Reports: Save Up To $130 a Year by Switching Toilet Paper
Quilted Northern, Charmin and Cottonelle top toilet paper tests.
News
Prospectus Finalized - IEHA’s High Performance Cleaning Product (HPCP) Testing Program
IEHA has announced that the prospectus for its High Performance Cleaning Product (HPCP) Testing Program with the University of Massachusetts Lowell has been finalized and is available for download.
Laundry Detergent
Laundry Detergent Test: High Price Doesn’t Guarantee High Performance
Common laundry detergents may perform better at stain and dirt removal than higher priced ones.
Dish Detergent
Low-Phosphate Dishwasher Detergents That Work
Consumer Reports tests find four recommended products consumers can use under new low-phosphate laws.

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Laundry
Laundry: Somebody Has to Do It
How to do laundry the right way and reap the benefits.
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.
Blog
Declutter and organize
How to spring clean by removing clutter from your home.
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.
Automatic Litter Box
Litter-Robot II Review
The Litter-Robot is an automatic, self-cleaning litter box. It features a large globe top with entry for the cats and a base for collecting and emptying waste.

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MCS
Here’s what multiple chemical sensitivity means.
Garbage Bags
Garbage bags
How to chose the right bag for your needs and what to look for on product labels.
Air Purifier
CADR
Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.
Oven, continuous-cleaning
Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon monoxide alarm
Every home should have at least one CO detector.

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House Cleaning Tips
How to Clean Practically Anything
Consumer Reports provides hundreds of timesaving solutions for all around the house.
Creating a Safe & Healthy Home
Your prescription for a healthier home.
Common Sense Organizing
A step-by-step program for helping you take control of your home and your life.
Kitchen Remodeling For Dummies
Guidance for redoing the kitchen, whether you do it yourself or hire a contractor.
House About It
Choose materials wisely when remodeling your home or building a new one.

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Carpet Cleaning
Green Carpet Cleaners - Retail Green Cleaners
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.
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
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.