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Child Safety
Childproofing: Keep Guard Over Household Heart Stoppers
What parents should know about children and inhalants in household products.
Stain Removal
Stain Removal Made Easier
Understanding spot ‘make-up’ is key to removal.
Asthma And Allergies
Asthma-Friendly Cleaning Products
Frequent cleaning is so important for an asthma sufferer's respiratory health. But how do you know which products to use?
Green Cleaning
Tips for Healthier Cleaning
How to reach tip-top clean with less caustic chemicals.
Asthma And Allergies
Ten Things You Should Know Before Using Household Cleaning Chemicals
Dr. Berger shares his insights on chemical cleaning products.

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Vacuuming
How often should you vacuum?
Vacuuming more often can not only improve your health but also make your carpet last longer.
Carpet Cleaning
How often should you have your carpets professionally cleaned?
Can you get the same results by doing it yourself?
Food Safety
Safe Feasting
Planning ahead can prevent five situations from causing food poisoning.
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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Solvents
Solvent
Solvents help dissolve soils for removal.
Well-ventilated area
Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?
Solvents
Solvent safety
Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.
Alcohol
Alcohol
A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.
Rubbing Alcohol
Rubbing alcohol
An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

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Do I Dust or Vacuum First? 2nd Ed.
Answers to the 100 toughest, most frequently asked questions about housecleaning.
Dust
The Secret Life of Dust
Details the often overlooked subject of dust and its impact on humans and the planet.
Decorating Style
How to make a house a home - in affordable style.
The Organized Home
Not merely a practical book about labeling boxes and finding more storage space — but a book about great design.
My House Is Killing Me!
A step-by-step approach to identifying, controlling and often eliminating the sources of indoor pollutants and allergens.

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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.