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• Keeping Pollen at Bay

  The last thing you want is outdoor allergies following you indoors.

• The Truth about Mold

  Why you might have it, how to make it go away.

• Caring for Your Carpet

  Checklist for routine carpet maintenance carpet cleaning

• A Dusting Primer

  No matter how conscientiously you clean, dust is a part of your environment. Bust dust with our help.

• Assailing Aluminum Frames

  Narrow enough to escape frequent notice, aluminum window frames need cleaning, too.

• IICRC

  An acronym for the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, a standards and certification organization.

• SCRT

  The Society of Cleaning and Restoration Technicians (SCRT) is a non-profit, international trade association and a shareholder of The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC).

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• EverFresh ™ Air Exchange System

  Open the window for fresh air — without bringing in pollen and dust.

• Dirt Devil Quick Power Cordless Stick Vac

  The Dirt Devil Quick Power Cordless Stick Vacuum is a lightweight and versatile vacuum for everyday use.

• Hoover Self Propelled WindTunnel Ultra Upright Vacuum

  The Hoover Self Propelled WindTunnel Ultra Upright is a great tool to remove allergens from your home.

• Riccar 1800 Canister Vacuum

  A high-end canister with great filtration.

• Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA Canister

  The Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA canister vacuum is a great vacuum for those with allergies and asthma. The Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA cleans great and is extremely quiet.

• Healthy Shelf

  Healthy Shelf is a dispenser of commercial-type 9.4" x 9.4" multi-fold paper towels, that helps prevent the spread of germs from cloth hand towels.

• Arm & Hammer Vacuum Bags

  Deodorize while you vacuum - use filter bags "with the power of baking soda..."

• Dirt Devil KURV

  Rechargeable, cordless hand-held vacuum in a elegant, decorative shape.

• Dirt Devil KONE

  Rechargeable, cordless hand-held vacuum with a decorative, sculptured form.

• Bissell Healthy Home Vac

  Bissell's clean air vacuum designed for a healthier home.

• Organize Your Office In No Time

  An organized office and more productive day is just a book away.

• Do I Dust or Vacuum First? 2nd Ed.

  Answers to the 100 toughest, most frequently asked questions about housecleaning.

• The Complete Household Handbook

  A comprehensive guide to cleaning, maintaining and organizing your home.

• Clean Like a Man — Housekeeping for Men (and the Women Who Love Them)

  A straight-talking cleaning manual for men.

• House About It

  Choose materials wisely when remodeling your home or building a new one.

• Carpet Cleaners

  Good Housekeeping Institute's Carolyn Forte demonstrates a number of appliances for cleaning carpet.

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