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• Save Suds, Water and Energy

  Specially designed laundry detergent and high-efficiency washing machines can reduce water and energy use to as low as 20 percent of that consumed by the conventional load of laundry.

• On Laundry Detergent

  The Soap and Detergent Association lays out the options for getting your clothes clean.

• 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.

• Washing Baby Clothes: Not What You Might Think

  The University of Michigan Health System offers information that might just save you money.

• SDA Offers Fast Facts on Fabric Care

  Online fact sheet focuses on using laundry detergents the right way.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Extension pole

  Also known as extension handles, these tools help keep your feet on firm ground instead of on a shaky, wet ladder.

• Clorox Disinfecting Wipes

  Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes are pre-moistened, disposable towelettes that clean and disinfect non-porous surfaces.

• Black and Decker 36 Volt Rechargeable Cordless String Trimmer

  The Black and Decker 36 Volt high performance rechargeable trimmer is a great alternative to gas-powered trimmers.

• Dryer Balls

  Fluff and soften your laundry, and reduce energy costs by tossing these into your dryer.

• Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner

  The Ladybug XL Steam Cleaner is a great steam cleaner that will allow asthmatics to clean virtually every surface in their homes, with plain water and without using chemicals.

• Stain X Neutral Clean Floor Cleaner

  Does it meet the mark of less work, more clean?

• Method® HE Compatible Laundry Detergent

  A non-toxic laundry detergent that is compatible with high-efficiency and standard washers.

• Sprinty Microfiber Mop Wet and Dry System

  Use this versatile tool for dust mopping or wet mopping. Detergent is optional with microfiber's special cleaning properties.
• Saving Water

  Moen Water Saving Showerhead

  Showerhead that reduces water consumption to 1.7 gallons per minute.

• Tide HE (High Efficiency)

  Laundry detergent specially formulated for HE (High efficiency) washing machines.

• SonicScrubber - Bathroom

  Hand-held cleaning unit

• Do I Dust or Vacuum First? 2nd Ed.

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

• Restoring Order™ to Your Home

  Professional organizer Vicki Norris' second organizing book that helps you restore order — this time to your home!

• How to Clean Practically Anything

  Consumer Reports provides hundreds of timesaving solutions for all around the house.

• HELP! Around the House

  Subtitle: A Mother’s Guide to Getting the Family to Pitch in and Clean Up

• The Complete Household Handbook

  A comprehensive guide to cleaning, maintaining and organizing your home.

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