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Mold
Mold Can Cause Serious Health Problems
It's dark, it's dangerous, and it's alive....
Basement
Correcting Mold and Musty Odors from Basements
Relative humidity levels rising above 50 percent stimulate the growth of mold, mildew, bacteria and other biological allergens, which generate musty odors and can aggravate allergies.
Mold
The Truth about Mold
Why you might have it, how to make it go away.
Humidity
Hate the Humidity?
Check the humidity levels in your home to ensure comfortable breathing.
Mold
Clean, Dry Carpet Won't Grow Mold
Moldy carpet is unheard of when carpet is kept clean and dry.

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Pest Control
Creepy-Crawlies
As temperatures get cooler, insects and other pests start looking for someplace warm and dry.
Vacuuming
How often should you vacuum?
Vacuuming more often can not only improve your health but also make your carpet last longer.
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.
Carpet Cleaning
How often should you have your carpets professionally cleaned?
Can you get the same results by doing it yourself?
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.

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HC-Pedia Entries

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Fungus
Fungi
Mold and mildew are common forms of fungi that cause problems when present in homes.
Humidifier, whole house
Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.
Mold
Mold
The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.
High Efficiency Washers
High Efficiency Washing Machines
HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.
Air Cleaner
Air cleaner
There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

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Books & DVDs

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Green Living
Jeff May's Healthy Home Tips
Whether you're a renter, a landlord, or a homeowner, Jeff May's Healthy Home Tips will help you keep your home a clean and healthy place to live.
My House Is Killing Me!
A step-by-step approach to identifying, controlling and often eliminating the sources of indoor pollutants and allergens.
Clutter
Clutter Control
Jeff Campbell turned his time-and-motion attention to the problem that plagues so many contemporary households: mild to utter chaos.
Clean Like a Man
A straight-talking cleaning manual for men.
Home Comforts
A comprehensive, classic work on housekeeping.

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Video Clips

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Bathtub
How To Clean a Bathtub
Whether you shower in it or use it for long, luxurious baths, there’s nothing clean—or relaxing—about a tub full of grime, mold, or mildew.
Carpet Cleaning
Green Carpet Cleaning - Using 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.
Shower
How To Clean a Shower
If the grime in your shower looks like something that would be more at home in a horror flick than in, well, your home, it’s time to take control.
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.