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• Pet Clean-Up Made Easy

  Don Aslett's pet subject is housecleaning. If you love your furry friends and are committed to keeping them, here's how to deal with the occasional "oopsie."

• Self-Cleaning Carpeting?

  Not quite, but promicrobial technology enables carpet makers to build in a tiny labor force to keep carpets cleaner.

• Microban® in Plastic Products — How Useful?

  Triclosan, an antimicrobial chemical, is now incorporated into many products, such as cutting boards and shower curtains. What kind of protection does it offer?

• Using Bacteria to Clean

  Use this tiny labor force to get the job done without harmful chemicals.

• Deep Carpet Cleaning Secrets

  Do your own carpet cleaning, or let the carpet cleaning pros handle it.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Mattress

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

• Bacteria digester

  A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Stain-X Ultra Extraction Carpet Shampoo

  Multi-talented carpet shampoo performs well for housekeeping service.

• Stain-X Stain Remover Wipes

  Do quick stain remover wipes do the trick?

• Sargent Steam BrZ2

  Chemical-free cleaning is a huge advantage when it comes to creating and maintaining a healthy and comfortable environment for allergy and asthma sufferers — and, maybe everyone else too.

• Eureka Boss SmartVac

  Upright and economical, how does the Eureka Boss SmartVac perform against beach sand and bird seed?

• IQAir Health Pro

  There are air filters/cleaners and then there are mega machines like the IQAir Health Pro.

• Stain-X SassyFresh Odor Neutralizer

  SassyFresh is nature's solution to odor control. Works great for pet problems or as an all-around odor neutralizer.

• Stain-X Pet Stain Remover

  Pet stain removal made easier.

• Odorzout

  All natural odor eliminator.

• Gonzo Odor Eliminator

  Eliminate odors in lockers and sports bags.

• Stain-X Stain Remover

  An all-purpose stain remover that works on multiple stain types and multiple fabric types.

• Clean Like a Man — Housekeeping for Men (and the Women Who Love Them)

  A straight-talking cleaning manual for men.

• Clutter Control

  Jeff Campbell turned his time-and-motion attention to the problem that plagues so many contemporary households: mild to utter chaos.

• Pet Clean-Up Made Easy, 2nd Ed.

  Tackle any pet mess, any time, in a snap—from stains and smells to fleas and fur-balls.

• Green Clean

  Step-by-step guide to ecological housekeeping.

• Secret Confessions of a Clean Freak

  Quick advice for quick routines to get cleaning done quickly.

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