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Energy Efficiency
Clean Coils Improve Energy Efficiency
HVAC coils should be cleaned at regular intervals for optimum efficiency.
Integrated Pest Management
10 Ways to Control Pests at Home Without Poisons
Integrated pest management (IPM) is a preventive method for controlling pests or "bugs" by removing their food supply and keeping them out of homes - or from traveling within or between homes - instead of relying on pesticides.
Carpet Cleaning
Are You Using Seal-of-Approval Products?
The CRI Seal of Approval program identifies effective carpet cleaning solutions and equipment. Only the best pass the test.
Pest Control
Preventive Pest Control
Follow these tips for helping to keep your home pest-free.
Protect Your Property From The Elements
Careful maintenance of your home's outer shell prevents costly indoor messes caused by water damage later.

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Blogs

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Air Conditioner
Keep your AC in tip-top shape
Just before the summer heat hits, it may be time to clean your air conditioner coils.
Vacuuming
How often should you vacuum?
Vacuuming more often can not only improve your health but also make your carpet last longer.
Spring Cleaning
Take it outside (starting with the garage)
How to clean up the garage and use the spring weather to take care of essential home repairs.
Vacuum Cleaner Reviews
Cleaning Up After Our Furry Friends - Dyson DC41 Review
As us pet owners are well aware, it can be a task to remove the pet hair and dander that quickly accumulate in our homes. Fortunately, the Dyson DC41 Animal vacuum has been designed with our furry friends in mind, or rather the mess they leave behind.
Motivation
Fall Cleaning
Didn’t finish your spring cleaning? Many experts insist that fall is best time to do a deep, thorough cleaning of your home.

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HC-Pedia Entries

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Home Maintenance
Preventive maintenance
Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.
Wilsonart flooring
A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.
Lock
Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!
Air Cleaner
Air cleaner
There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.
Deck
Deck
They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

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Books & DVDs

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Home Maintenance
Home Maintenance for Dummies (2nd Edition)
A guide to inspecting and making repairs to every part of the house.
My House Is Killing Me!
A step-by-step approach to identifying, controlling and often eliminating the sources of indoor pollutants and allergens.
Home Maintenance for Dummies
Be your own fix-it service.
HELP! Around the House
Subtitle: A Mother’s Guide to Getting the Family to Pitch in and Clean Up
Do I Dust or Vacuum First? 2nd Ed.
Answers to the 100 toughest, most frequently asked questions about housecleaning.

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Leather
How To Clean Leather Seats
Leather seats are expensive. Keep them looking that way with a little cleaning and conditioning.
Carpet Cleaning
Special Tools for 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.
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 - Spot Removal
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
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.