Health & Safety

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• Pets

  Pet Protection: Rat and Mouse Poisons Could Also Harm Pets

  Place rodent-killing baits in places inaccessible to companion animals.
• Swimming Pool

  Pointers on Pools and Swimming Safety

  Experts recommend setting the stage for swimming safety before a single bathing suit ever gets wet.
• Safety

  Poison Prevention Pointers for Spring

  It is important to keep safety in mind as you begin your spring cleaning and gardening.
• Harmful Chemicals

  Poisonous Intruders

  An Environmental Protection Agency list of indoor pollutants and solutions that could affect your health.
• Acoustic Ceiling

  Popcorn Ceilings 101

  For health's sake, know your ceiling's ingredients before dusting up a storm.
• Pregnant Women

  Pregnant Women: Beware the Litter Box — and the Garden

  You may not notice should you contract toxoplasmosis, sometimes found in kitty litter and other sources in or around the home. But the parasite is dangerous for your baby.
• Water Damage

  Prevention and Cleanup: Water Damage From Winter Storms and Cracked Pipes

  Every year the combination of winter storms and frozen pipes causes millions of dollars in water damage to homes and buildings. Here's what you can do to prevent problems or clean up.
• Pest Control

  Preventive Pest Control

  Follow these tips for helping to keep your home pest-free.
• Remediation

  Protect Yourself When Removing Mold

  What to wear when removing mold from your home.
• Green Cleaning

  Protecting People and Planet Through Better Cleaning Choices

  Families are questioning the presence of chemical products in their homes and taking steps to replace them with healthier alternatives made from more benign ingredients.
• Handwashing

  Public Handwashing Takes a Hike

  More adults (85%) than ever were observed washing hands in public restrooms. Which gender was more handwashing conscious?
• Fleas

  Put Fleas to Flight

  It takes more to get rid of fleas than simply treating your pet.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Q & A on Asthma, Allergies and Carpet

  The Carpet & Rug Institute provides answers to commonly asked questions about carpets, asthma and allergies.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Q&A on Carpet Cleaning

  The IICRC answers several commonly asked questions about professional carpet cleaning.
• House Cleaning Tips

  Ready for Guests?

  They’re coming. But don’t panic. With a little planning, you’ll look like you have it all together and make visitors feel genuinely comfortable in your space.
• Disaster Cleanup

  Recovering from a Flood or Other Disaster? Hire a Certified Firm

  Do not attempt to treat major water or fire, smoke and odor damage yourself. A far more practical solution is to hire a certified restoration firm for professional advice and assistance.
• Spring Cleaning

  Redefining Spring Cleaning

  Is spring cleaning obsolete? Here's a new definition.
• Fire Retardants

  Removing Forest Fire or Wildfire Retardants

  Technical tips on removing fire retardants.
• Pest Control

  Repelling Rodents

  With mice and rats, the best cure is prevention. The best "Plan B" is immediate action.
• Healthcare

  RID's 15 Steps You Can Take to Reduce Your Risk of a Hospital Infection

  Most of us will have to go into the hospital some day. Here are specific steps you can follow to protect yourself from hospital infections.

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