House Cleaning Tips

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• Door Mat

  A Simple Welcome Mat Defeats Winter Dirt

  Protecting your floors saves you both time and money.
• Antibacterial

  A Perspective on Antibacterials — Please Don't Routinely Use Pesticides

  One cleaning expert shares his views on antibacterial products.
• Pollen

  Keeping Pollen at Bay

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

  Good, Clean Success for Kids

  How to develop cleaning skills in your children.
• Hardwood Floors

  Keep that Warm Glow on Your Hardwood Floor

  Clean hardwood floors according to the type of finish.
• Spring Cleaning

  Tara Aronson's April Home Checklist

  When tasks need doing only once a year, Tara Aronson's list will help keep you on schedule.
• Clutter

  Weekend Makeover

  Take your home from messy to magnificent in only 48 hours!
• House Cleaning Tips

  Is There Life After Housework?

  Don't let cleaning take over your schedule.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Do I Dust or Vacuum First?

  Answers to this and other important housekeeping questions from cleaning expert Don Aslett.
• Spring Cleaning

  10 Tips for Less-Toxic Spring Cleaning — With Kids

  Safely mobilize your family task force this spring.
• Spring Cleaning

  Spring Home Chorelist

  While winter melts, keep on top of your home's seasonal and other less-frequent needs.
• 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.
• Soft Water

  Make Household Chores Easier With Softened Water

  Use soft water and you'll do less hard scrubbing.
• Spring Cleaning

  Spring Clean Your House in a Weekend

  Get it over and done with!
• Washing Walls

  If Your (Dirty) Walls Could Talk

  Should you spot clean or paint? And if you wage wall dirt war, what's the best way to remove offending marks without creating more problems? Our HC experts weigh in on the best ways to clean your walls.
• Pressure Washer

  Consumer Reports® — Pressure Washers: Quick Cleaning for Less

  Consumer Reports confirms that gas-powered pressure washers have a clear performance edge over electric models. But more pressure also means more chance for injury with any pressure washer.
• Toilet Bowl

  Haley's Cleaning Hints — Toilet Treatment

  Tips for a tidier toilet from Graham and Rosemary Haley.
• Bathroom

  Bathroom Basics

  We know: This isn’t your favorite task. No need to dread what really must be done…
• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet Care

  What’s underfoot requires a little understanding. We’ll show you how to sustain and maintain your carpet for years of long life.
• Stain Removal

  Carpet Stain Removal

  Time is of the essence to remove that carpet stain and prevent it from staying put for the long haul.

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