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Triclosan
Microban® in Plastic Products — How Useful?
Triclosan, an antimicrobial chemical, is now incorporated into many products, such as cutting boards and shower curtains. What kind of protection does it offer?
Health
Five Tips for a Healthier Home
The environment in our homes has a big impact on the quality of our lives and health. Give your house a check-up with these tips.
Motivation
Strategies to Combat Procrastination
Stop waiting and start living!
Antibacterial
A Perspective on Antibacterials — Please Don't Routinely Use Pesticides
One cleaning expert shares his views on antibacterial products.
Car
Car Care Secrets
What's the secret to better car care? Mary Findley offers tips for keeping your vehicle looking its best.

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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.
Disinfecting
Q & A: To Disinfect or Not Disinfect?
Q: I purchased an all-purpose cleaner at a janitorial supply store that doesn't require rinsing, but I noticed that it makes no claims about killing germs. Do I need to use a germ-killing cleaner for regular cleaning of the kitchen and bathroom in my home? Or do I only need that occasionally? - Carolyn E.
Motivation
How to Make Cleaning Fun - Q&A
A paraphrased transcription of a recent media interview on "How to Make Cleaning Fun" ...
Storage
Container Clutter
Storage bins meant to contain clutter can actually become clutter if not chosen and used effectively. Use these tips to prevent container clutter.
Window Cleaning
Cleaning windows: Shedding daylight on a dirty subject
How to choose the best squeegee and use it to make window cleaning quick and easy.

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Backpack Vacuums
Backpack vacuum cleaner
Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.
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.
Antibacterial
Antibacterial products
The scientific debate continues over whether antibacterial soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.
Bathroom
Bathroom
It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.
Biofilm
Biofilm
More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

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The Secret Life of Germs
A book that looks into the microscopic world of diseases and how to prevent them.
Secret Confessions of a Clean Freak
Quick advice for quick routines to get cleaning done quickly.
Dust
The Secret Life of Dust
Details the often overlooked subject of dust and its impact on humans and the planet.
Cleaning with Kip Koala
Kip Koala helps kids keep their hands and rooms clean and healthy through coloring, word search and interactive activities with parents.
House Cleaning Tips
Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean
Here comes the Queen of Clean®, and her down-to-earth housekeeping guide for those of us who live in the real world.

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How To Clean a Toilet
The gross-out factor of cleaning a toilet cannot be underestimated—but the gross-out factor of not cleaning a toilet is even worse. Better clean the toilet.