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Time Saving
Cleaning Faster Through Delegation
Really fast and thorough cleaning requires the right blend of motivation, equipment and skills — and delegation.
Organizing Strategies
Multitasking: Getting More Done, Saving Time
Ever wonder how some people get organized, schedule chores, and get several tasks done at once?
Organizing Strategies
10 Minute Tricks to Help You Get Organized
You can get a lot done in bite-sized chunks of time!
Chores
An Easy Chore Schedule
Don't keep your family (or yourself) in the dark about what needs to be done today.
IEHA
Housekeeping Shortcuts from the IEHA
The tireless professionals at the IEHA have a few tricks up their sleeves for accomplishing the most work in the shortest amount of time. Here are just a few that can help you keep your home looking like a showcase.

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Schedule
Q & A: Creating a Good Housekeeping Schedule
What do you suggest for a housecleaning schedule? - Jenna Z.
Spring Cleaning
Spring Cleaning To-Do's You May Forget
While covering the usual spring cleaning to-do's, include these other tasks for a cleaner, healthier, and safer home.
Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning: Where to start?
With a plan.
Spring Cleaning
Survey: Love or hate cleaning?
How much do we really like or dislike cleaning?
To Do List
To-Do or Not To-Do?
Six common "to-do list" mistakes and how to prevent them.

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Safety
Eye protection
Certain tasks put eyes at risk and personal protection equipment is needed.
Safety goggles
Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.
Dish Detergent
Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent
Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.
Water
This is the universal solvent for cleaning.
Respirator
N95 respirator
An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

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Real Simple: Cleaning
Room-by-room strategies for cleaning every room in your home.
Cleaning Strategy
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.
Chix Can Fix
From the book cover: 100 Home-Improvement Projects and True Tales from the Diva of Do-It-Yourself.
Life Lessons
The Philosopher Kings
Full-length documentary that explores the lives of eight custodians, working at prestigious U.S. colleges and universities, and the wisdom and lessons they've acquired.
Simplify Your Time: Stop Running and Start Living
Control your calendar so you can do the things you want to do, when you want to do them.

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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
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.