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• Childproofing: Keep Guard Over Household Heart Stoppers

  What parents should know about children and inhalants in household products.

• Stain Removal Made Easier

  Understanding spot ‘make-up’ is key to removal.

• Cleaning Garage Floors

  Cleaning your garage floor is the first step if you want to change the room into a livable space, lay down new flooring, or just to improve overall appearance and safety.

• A Clean Home is a Healthy Home — Or Is It?

  We take for granted that a clean home is a healthy home. But appearances can be deceiving!

• Clean Wooden Wall Paneling Like a Pro

  Sealed wood is easy to clean since you're really cleaning the finish — not the wood itself.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Solvent

  Solvents help dissolve soils for removal.

• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Restore Furniture Cleaner & Protector

  Can an environmentally friendly polish match the performance of leading brands?

• Simplicity Synergy Upright Vacuum

  This upright vacuum has two motors to enhance performance, and a high-end filtration system.

• Restore Spray & Clean

  It cleans, it shines ... it's tough on grease?

• Restore Enz Away Spot Remover

  Find out how Restore Enz Away Spot Remover tackles organic stains on carpet samples.

• StarMop Pro

  Microfiber provides advantages over standard mops.

• Cesspool/Septic Treatment

  Imagine a septic treatment so effective you could significantly reduce time-consuming tank pump-outs.

• HOST® Dry Carpet Cleaner

  Low-moisture carpet cleaner dissolves and traps dirt; and there’s no waiting for wet carpet to dry.

• Eco Products Superior Bathroom Cleaner

  A safer all-natural biodegradable cleaner for bathroom surfaces.

• Citrus Universal Gunk Remover

  A non-toxic cleaner that removes oil-based residues.

• Sanitaire System Pro SP5816

  The System Pro upright comes with washable HEPA filtration.

• Let Go of Clutter

  Cluttered cabinets? Crammed closets? Disorganized drawers? Never fear — help is here!

• Common Sense Organizing

  A step-by-step program for helping you take control of your home and your life.

• A Perfect Mess

  This book shows the hidden benefits of disorder.

• Speed Cleaning — Expanded Edition

  Old-fashioned housecleaning is time-consuming. Try Speed Cleaning.

• Green Cleaning for Dummies

  While this book was written to help business clean green, there are practical tips for everyone.

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