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• Green Disinfection - Is It Possible?

  The EPA does not permit green certification of disinfectants by organizations such as Green Seal, so when disinfection is necessary and a “green” approach is desired, consider the following...

• Milder Alternatives

  Recipes for homemade cleaners from Hannah Keeley.

• Pet Protection: Rat and Mouse Poisons Could Also Harm Pets

  Place rodent-killing baits in places inaccessible to companion animals.

• Tips for Healthier Cleaning

  How to reach tip-top clean with less caustic chemicals.

• What Germs Are We Killing? Testing and Classifying Disinfectants

  Since all germ-killers are considered pesticides, the EPA requires testing to certify manufacturer's claims for safety and effectiveness.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Restore Automatic Dish Detergent

  Tom McNulty puts this automatic dishwasher gel's "super-concentrated" claims to the test.

• Clorox Disinfecting Wipes

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

• Combat® Plus

  Uses bait stations and gel to eliminate small cockroaches.

• Benefect®

  The first and only botanical disinfectant in North America.
• Washing Dishes

  Cascade Complete®

  A dishwasher detergent that removes food particles without pre-washing.

• Osmogro®

  Self-watering technology for your houseplants.

• My House Is Killing Me!

  A step-by-step approach to identifying, controlling and often eliminating the sources of indoor pollutants and allergens.

• Secret Confessions of a Clean Freak

  Quick advice for quick routines to get cleaning done quickly.

• Garbage Land - On the Secret Trail of Trash

  It turns out there is much more to the story of garbage than the truck that picks it up at your curb.

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