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Motivation
Sweet Success
Try the old spoonful of sugar to sweeten your to-do list.
Motivation
Overcoming Procrastination
Five ways to get motivated.
Clutter
Speed Organizing
Box it up; move it out.
Organizing Strategies
The Pain Principle
You are going to have to confront an unpopular fact: organizing can be painful.
Housekeeping
Housework and Back Pain
Is it safe to do physical work when your back is hurting?

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Laundry
Laundry: Somebody Has to Do It
How to do laundry the right way and reap the benefits.
Green Living
Green your darks, lights, and whites
Summer might be one of the easiest times to "go green" in your laundry room.
Organizing Strategies
September Signals a Change in Seasons
As the season changes, we consider getting warm clothes out of the closet. But September is also a great opportunity to organize the closet.
Motivation
How to Make Cleaning Fun - Q&A
A paraphrased transcription of a recent media interview on "How to Make Cleaning Fun" ...
Saving Money
Closet Cash
How an organized closet can pay you back.

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Builders
Chelating agent
A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.
Bleach
Chlorine bleach
This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
Borax
Borax
Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.
Ketchup spills
Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.
Blinds
Blinds, window
How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

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Houseworks
Cut the clutter, calm your chaos, speed your cleaning and make time for the good things in life!
Chores
Mrscleanjeans' Housekeeping with Kids
At last — there is the ultimate household help book, not about cleaning up after kids, but with them.
It's About Time
What are you doing to save time? This is that course on time management you never had time to fit into your schedule.
Laundry
Talking Dirty Laundry With The Queen of Clean
Strategies and tips for cleaner laundry from the Queen of Clean that includes a complete stain removal guide.
Cleaning & Stain Removal for Dummies
Time-saving techniques to take on the whole house, plus specific methods for conquering spills and stains.

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Laundry
Clean Like a Man - The Laundry
Tom McNulty provides quick tips on how to do the laundry "Like a Man".
Carpet Cleaning
Green Carpet Cleaning - Home-Made 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 - Prevention, Preparation, and Resources
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.
DIY
Green Cleaning All-Purpose Spray
HC Producer series winner Leslie Reichert demonstrates how to make your own DIY green cleaning all purpose spray.