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Lead
Lead in Your Drinking Water?
Lead, rarely a concern at water's source, may indeed be present by the time that water pours out of your tap. Here's what to do.
Water
Water Testing Helps Ensure Better Water For Homeowners
Homeowners use water for many purposes, including drinking, cooking, washing, heating, humidifying, flushing (the No. 1 use of water in a home) and their pets. Those are just a few reasons homeowners should make sure they understand what’s in their water.
Disaster Safety
Caution Near Flood Water
EPA and HHS urge caution in areas exposed to contaminated flood water.
Water Filtration
Consumer Reports Reveals How To Make Water Cleaner
How to choose a water filter.
Lead
Lead-based Paint Disclosure a Must
EPA fines landlord $13,675 for lead-based paint disclosure violations.

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Home Repairs
Honey Do's for Happy Homes
Tap the expertise of HousekeepingChannel.com’s contributors to cross things off your honey-do list.
Disinfecting
Q & A: To Disinfect or Not Disinfect?
Q: I purchased an all-purpose cleaner at a janitorial supply store that doesn't require rinsing, but I noticed that it makes no claims about killing germs. Do I need to use a germ-killing cleaner for regular cleaning of the kitchen and bathroom in my home? Or do I only need that occasionally? - Carolyn E.
Humidifier
Crane Cool Mist Humidifiers
These humidifiers are attractive, easy-to-use, safe, and provide needed moisture to dry indoor air and to treat cold and flu symptoms naturally.
Steam Mop
Review: HAAN Slim & Light Steam Mop
How does this simple steam mop fare against messes? Find out!
Green Living
Green your darks, lights, and whites
Summer might be one of the easiest times to "go green" in your laundry room.

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Lead paint
If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste
These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.
Candles
Candles
They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.
Fungus
Fungi
Mold and mildew are common forms of fungi that cause problems when present in homes.
Foam Rubber
Foam rubber
Periodic attention is needed to minimize foul odors.

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Common Sense Organizing
A step-by-step program for helping you take control of your home and your life.
House Cleaning Tips
How to Clean Practically Anything
Consumer Reports provides hundreds of timesaving solutions for all around the house.
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.
From High Heels To Bunny Slippers
Surviving the transition from career to home.
Green Cleaning
Green Cleaning for Dummies
Provides sustainable and healthy solutions for every room in the house - from the kitchen and bathroom to the laundry room and garage.

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Bathtub
How To Clean a Ring From Your Bathtub
Save hand-washing houseguests the horror of having to stare at a line of dirt and dead skin ringing the bathtub.
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.
Carpet Cleaning
Green Carpet Cleaning - Home-Made Green Cleaners
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.
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 - Using Green Cleaners
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.