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Pregnant Women
Pregnant Women: Beware the Litter Box — and the Garden
You may not notice should you contract toxoplasmosis, sometimes found in kitty litter and other sources in or around the home. But the parasite is dangerous for your baby.
Pets
Living With Pets And Plants
Adding plants is a great way to spruce up your home, but if you share your home with a dog or cat, you’ll want to choose your plants carefully.
Disaster Safety
Caution Near Flood Water
EPA and HHS urge caution in areas exposed to contaminated flood water.
Laundry
Laundering of Clothing and Household Linens - Does It Kill Enough Germs?
Is your clothing and bedding really clean? Find out if low temperature washings really get rid of the germs.
Pets
For Dummies® — Keeping a Pet-Friendly Home Clean
A clean home is a comfortable home — for both you and your pet.

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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.
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.
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.
Automatic Soap Dispenser
simplehuman Automatic Liquid Soap/Lotion Dispenser
While some technology can be a real letdown - this automatic liquid soap/lotion dispenser did not disappoint. Find out why.
Asthma And Allergies
Cleaning with Allergies - Quick Tips
Fall allergy season is here. Use these quick tips to prevent the build-up of allergens in your home and to effectively remove them.

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Toxoplasmosis
A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Litter box
Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.
Absorbents
Absorbents
Granular substances that soak up stains and spills.
Diatomaceous Earth
Diatomaceous earth
Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms.
Pole scrubber
Hands-and-knees cleaning got you down? Try this instead.

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Organizing Strategies
Organizing Do-It-Yourself For Dummies
Guide to organizing your home with step-by-step instructions for hands-on projects and full-color photos.
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.
Vinegar: Over 400 Uses
Good for our health, our home, and safe for our environment. Over 400 tips, some recipes, a bit of history and a lot of amazing uses for vinegar.

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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.
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.