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• Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears

  The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.

• Washing Flat Paint or Enamel?

  Attack a wall with the right approach.

• Candles — Are They Good for Your Indoor Air?

  They may smell good, but are they good for you and your home?

• Checklist for Winter

  Along with the beauty of the fall colors, comes a yearly winterizing check of your home.

• Fire Sprinklers — Not All Wet

  These devices can save your life.

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• OurHouse Shiny Surface Cleaner

  A non-toxic glass cleaner and so much more.

• IQAir Health Pro

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

• Stain-X Poly Clean Wood Floor Cleaner

  This pH balanced wood floor cleaner cleans up.

• Restore Automatic Dish Detergent

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

• Hamper with Wheels - Chrome Laundry Sorter

  This laundry sorter rolls on wheels and comes with three removable canvas bags.

• Weiman® Furniture Wipes

  Wipes that remove dust, dirt, grime and smoke residue from finished wood surfaces.

• Citrus Universal Gunk Remover

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

• Butler Clean Blue 32-oz. Concentrate

  A super-efficient high performance cleaner, excellent for neglected surfaces.

• TECH® Red Wine Stain Remover

  Lifts red wine stains from any washable fabric without harsh chemicals.

• WoodCare and LeatherCare

  A two-product kit for wood cabinets and furniture; leather and vinyl furniture and car seats.

• How to Clean Practically Anything

  Consumer Reports provides hundreds of timesaving solutions for all around the house.

• Smart Guide to House Cleaning

  Whether you're clueless about cleaning or just want to learn more, here's a common sense approach to cleaning for your own home or a home you care for.

• Vinegar: Over 400 Uses

  Good for our health, our home, and safe for our environment. Over 400 tips, some recipes, a bit of history and a lot of amazing uses for vinegar.

• 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.

• Home Comforts

  A comprehensive, classic work on housekeeping.

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