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Wood Finish
Finishing School for Wood Floors
Facts about factory-finished and unfinished floors.
Hardwood Floors
Hardwood Floors — Easy Tips for Cleaning
According to the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), hardwood floors are low maintenance, beautiful and can last for years with the right care.
Hardwood Floors
Caring For Wood Floors
Protect your investment by taking simple precautions, and properly clean floors.
Hardwood Floors
Keep that Warm Glow on Your Hardwood Floor
Clean hardwood floors according to the type of finish.
Kitchen Cabinets
10 Care Tips for Hardwood Cabinets
Though found in kitchens and bathrooms, hardwood cabinets are not immune to water. Here's how to care for them.

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Steam Mop
Review: HAAN Slim & Light Steam Mop
How does this simple steam mop fare against messes? Find out!
Spring Cleaning
Still not finished with spring cleaning?
How to break the big task of spring cleaning into small manageable steps.
Organizing Strategies
September Signals a Change in Seasons
As the season changes, we consider getting warm clothes out of the closet. But September is also a great opportunity to organize the closet.
Spring Cleaning
Survey: Love or hate cleaning?
How much do we really like or dislike cleaning?
Organizing Products
Storage Solutions - Looking Up
Running out of space in your garage? Consider if an overhead garage storage rack will work for your home.

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Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floor
Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.
Pre-finished floor
Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.
Laminate floor
These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.
Wet (soak) mopping
What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.
Wood Paneling
Wood paneling
Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

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Speed Cleaning 101
Cut your cleaning time in half.
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.
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.
Spring Cleaning
Spring Cleaning
This book tackles the tough jobs: washing windows, walls and ceilings; sealing, waxing and stripping floors; cleaning carpets; and lots more — like a pro.
Composting
Composting for Dummies
Step-by-step guide to turning household waste, yard clippings, and more into free, nutrient-filled compost and mulch.

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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.
Leather
How To Clean Leather Seats
Leather seats are expensive. Keep them looking that way with a little cleaning and conditioning.
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 - 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.