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Water Damage
$2 Dollar Hose Causes $1000s in Damage
Water is the lifeblood of civilization - a necessity for life and health of man, animal, and plants. However, water also has the power to wreak havoc as a silent thief, stealing peace of mind and ruining property.
Integrated Pest Management
10 Ways to Control Pests at Home Without Poisons
Integrated pest management (IPM) is a preventive method for controlling pests or "bugs" by removing their food supply and keeping them out of homes - or from traveling within or between homes - instead of relying on pesticides.
Disaster Preparation
15 Minutes to a Completed Emergency Plan
Five ways to be prepared for disasters and emergencies in no time.
Indoor Contaminants
A Clean Home is a Healthy Home — Or Is It?
We take for granted that a clean home is a healthy home. But appearances can be deceiving!
Dusting
A Dusting Primer
No matter how conscientiously you clean, dust is a part of your environment. Bust dust with our help.
Door Mat
A Simple Welcome Mat Defeats Winter Dirt
Protecting your floors saves you both time and money.
Water Damage
After the Emergency
How to handle food stuffs, kitchen surfaces, and fabrics that come into contact with flood water.
IICRC
After the Water Recedes - Dealing Quickly with Water Damage
As a result of a recent flooding disaster, your home may look like a river ran through it. Here's what to do right away.
Air Cleaner
Air Cleaners 101
Air cleaners are usually classified by the method employed for removing particles of various sizes from the air.
Laundry
Airing Dirty Laundry Issues
A 1999 University of Arizona study found 25% of home washing machines were contaminated with fecal bacteria. Several factors were implicated in contributing to the contamination of the washers.
Garbage Disposal
An Easy, Greener Way To Recycle Food Waste?
Disposers may offer more than just convenience. In several respects, they’re an environmentally responsible alternative to putting food waste in a landfill.
Dust
Answering That Age-old Lament: Where Does All This Dust Come From?
Most indoor household dust that collects on furniture and floors actually comes from outdoors, a new study finds.
Antibacterial
Antibacterial Soap - Does it Really Help?
Gleaning the facts amid the controversy.
Infection Prevention
APIC Launches Consumer Awareness Campaign to Prevent Healthcare Infections
A major educational campaign, launched June 23, 2011 by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), informs the public of the infection preventionist’s role in healthcare settings and ways in which patients can stay safe from infections.
Organizing Strategies
Are You Pretty Neat? Exploring the Benefits of Imperfect Organization
It's time for a new standard of organization: an imperfect one.
Carpet Cleaning
Are You Using Seal-of-Approval Products?
The CRI Seal of Approval program identifies effective carpet cleaning solutions and equipment. Only the best pass the test.
Killing Germs
Are You Winning the Battle with Biofilm?
Scientists are finding germs are apparently smarter, tougher and more organized than anyone ever imagined.
Asbestos
Asbestos in the Home
Your health deserves a basic understanding of where asbestos can be found and what you should do if your home has it.
Asthma And Allergies
Asthma-Easing Checklist
Clearing your home of asthma triggers.
Safety
Avoid Garden Equipment Injuries
Don't be one of the tens of thousands who end up in emergency rooms each year because of gardening accidents.