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Hand Sanitizer
Hand Sanitizer is No Beverage
SDA: Common sense needed in discussions over hand sanitizer use.
Disinfecting
ATL Tests Homemade Disinfectant
Do homemade green cleaners disinfect? Antimicrobial Test Labs (ATL) puts one recipe to the test.
Cosmetics
Understanding the Role of Preservatives in Household Products
This article describes the role preservatives play in a product's life cycle, where preservatives are found, and how manufacturers choose preservatives and set preservative levels.
Child Safety
Medicine Storage is a Life or Death Matter
Children four and younger more likely to be hospitalized after unintentionally swallowing medicines than all other unintentional injuries.
Bedding
The Finer Points of Bed Making
How to make a bed with upscale hotel flair.

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Motivation
How to Make Cleaning Fun - Q&A
A paraphrased transcription of a recent media interview on "How to Make Cleaning Fun" ...
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.
Pets
Pets Live Here Too
You love your pets, but you don't want your home to look like a zoo. How to keep your home clean yet pet-friendly.
Toilet Paper
Save Big by Switching Toilet Paper
While toilet paper might not be the first thing on your mind, switching toilet paper can save you money.
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.

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HC-Pedia Entries

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Sanitizer
These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.
Sterilizer
Agents or methods used to kill everything that can cause infection or disease.
Disinfectant
Disinfectant
Solutions that kill the bugs, but not necessarily any spores.
Weft
A textile term for yarn which is drawn under and over parallel warp yarns to create a fabric.
Microban
It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

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Green Cleaning
Green Cleaning for Dummies
Provides sustainable and healthy solutions for every room in the house - from the kitchen and bathroom to the laundry room and garage.
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.
Secret Confessions of a Clean Freak
Quick advice for quick routines to get cleaning done quickly.
Laundry
Talking Dirty Laundry With The Queen of Clean
Strategies and tips for cleaner laundry from the Queen of Clean that includes a complete stain removal guide.
The Ultimate Guide to Shopping & Caring for Clothing
Book on the buying and proper care of clothing.

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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
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 - 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.
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.