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• Multiple Bodies Found in Nation's Beds

  Dust mites are not only found in beds, they are virtually everywhere.

• Clean Deep, Breathe Easier

  The Maids Home Services provides tips to remove allergy and asthma triggers.

• Spider Mites - Getting Them Off Your Plants

  What to do if your plants are on the spider mite menu.

• Fighting Dust Mite Allergies — With Vacuuming & Steam Vapor

  Study shows vacuuming & steam vapor sanitizing effective.

• Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Vacuum?

  Vacuuming is an essential part of limiting exposure to asthma and allergy triggers such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen and other allergens.

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• The Miracle Cloth

  It dusts...It cleans...It polishes! The original Miracle Cloth® is an all-purpose microfiber cleaning cloth—use it to clean everywhere in your home.

• FilterStream DustTamer Deluxe D4200

  A lambswool duster and vacuum combined.

• Oreck XL21 Upright Vacuum

  Lightweight upright comes with a canister vac and a 21-year warranty.

• Bissell Steam Mop Bare Floor Steam Cleaner

  The Bissell Steam Mop Bare Floor Steam Cleaner is a great way for asthmatics who are sensitive to harsh chemicals in floor cleaners to clean their floors. The Bissell Steam Mop Bare Floor Steam Cleaner cleans and sanitizes your floors with only water.

• Swiffer Duster

  The Swiffer Duster® traps dust with a fluffy, elongated, fabric-fiber head.

• BISSELL Acarosan Dust Mite Powder

  Kills dust mites on carpets and rugs with lasting effects for up to one month.

• BISSELL Acarosan Dust Mite Spray

  Kills dust mites on upholstery, mattresses, and pillows with lasting effects for up to two weeks.

• Starfiber Glass Cloth

  A microfiber cloth made especially for cleaning glass.
• Cleaning Products

  3M Filtrete™ Ultra Quiet Air Purifier

  One of the quietest air purifiers available that captures both large and microscopic allergens.

• 3M Filtrete™ Ultra Clean Air Purifier

  An air purifier that captures 99.99% of large airborne allergens.

• My House Is Killing Me!

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

• Do I Dust or Vacuum First? 2nd Ed.

  Answers to the 100 toughest, most frequently asked questions about housecleaning.

• Cleaning & Stain Removal for Dummies

  Time-saving techniques to take on the whole house, plus specific methods for conquering spills and stains.

• Home Comforts

  A comprehensive, classic work on housekeeping.

• Speed Cleaning — Expanded Edition

  Old-fashioned housecleaning is time-consuming. Try Speed Cleaning.

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