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Asthma And Allergies
Should Asthmatics and Allergy Sufferers Have Pets?
That depends, but either way they can take the proper steps to reduce exposure to pet allergens.
Steam Vapor
Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery
Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.
Sweeping
Sweeping Made Easy
Sweeping can be downright simple if you follow a few basic principles.
Carpet Cleaning
What is a Hot Water Extraction ("Steam") Cleaning Method?
"Live steam" is not employed in this cleaning method, only warm or hot water.
Motivation
The Lighter Side — Pumping Dirt: Cleaning Your Way to a Sleeker Physique
Pumping dirt is the new exercise craze combining aerobics, calisthenics, weight lifting, and, yes, housecleaning.

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Steam Mop
Review: HAAN Slim & Light Steam Mop
How does this simple steam mop fare against messes? Find out!
Asthma And Allergies
Cleaning with Allergies - Quick Tips
Fall allergy season is here. Use these quick tips to prevent the build-up of allergens in your home and to effectively remove them.
Motivation
How to Make Cleaning Fun - Q&A
A paraphrased transcription of a recent media interview on "How to Make Cleaning Fun" ...
Spring Cleaning
Survey: Love or hate cleaning?
How much do we really like or dislike cleaning?
Vacuuming
How often should you vacuum?
Vacuuming more often can not only improve your health but also make your carpet last longer.

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Wet (soak) mopping
What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.
Laminate floor
These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.
Mop, mopping
A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.
Damp Mopping
Damp mopping
Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
Vinyl Floors
No-Wax Floor
A vinyl floor with a tough, clear finish.

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Speed Cleaning 101
Cut your cleaning time in half.
Green Cleaning
Cheaper, Greener, Cleaner: Ceiling to Floor Savings
Easy-to-follow recipes for inexpensive, homemade cleaners that are better for the environment and for your health.
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.
Clean Like a Man
A straight-talking cleaning manual for men.
Time Saving
No Time to Clean
Don Aslett's secrets of saving time spent cleaning.

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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.
Shower
How To Clean a Shower
If the grime in your shower looks like something that would be more at home in a horror flick than in, well, your home, it’s time to take control.
How To Clean a Toilet
The gross-out factor of cleaning a toilet cannot be underestimated—but the gross-out factor of not cleaning a toilet is even worse. Better clean the toilet.
Bathtub
How To Clean a Bathtub
Whether you shower in it or use it for long, luxurious baths, there’s nothing clean—or relaxing—about a tub full of grime, mold, or mildew.
Leather
How To Clean Leather Seats
Leather seats are expensive. Keep them looking that way with a little cleaning and conditioning.