Furnishings & Dusting: Drapes & Upholstery

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• 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.
• Stain Removal

  Ask Nancy - Toothpaste and Potato Chip Stains

  Nancy Bock of the American Cleaning Institute answers questions about removing toothpaste and potato chip stains.
• Stain Removal

  Bed Bug Update from EPA

  IEHA is pleased to share this update on bedbugs from the US EPA.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Before Guests Arrive: A Checklist

  Here is a short checklist to help make sure you are prepared for company.
• Cleaning Science

  Carpet and Fabric Spots from Acne Creams

  Skincare and other household products containing benzoyl peroxide can put bleached spots on carpet and fabrics.
• Decorating

  Clean Decorating

  Beautify your home with easy-to-maintain décor.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Clean Deep, Breathe Easier

  The Maids Home Services provides tips to remove allergy and asthma triggers.
• Housekeeping Tips

  Clean Like A Pro

  Basic cleaning tools that save time and money.
• Crafts

  Cleaning Up After Crafts

  How to minimize the mess your pint-size Picassos make.
• Sanitizing

  Controlling Harmful Bacteria On Soft Surfaces In Your Home

  Your family may not be the only ones enjoying the sofa. The soft, comfortable places where families relax and play at home can harbor millions of bacteria. For example, Staphylococcus bacteria can live on soft surfaces for 24 hours. Here's what to do about it.
• The Cleantrust

  Creating a Clean and Healthy Indoor Living Environment

  There are at least two things that can be done to create a clean and healthy indoor living environment.
• Deep Cleaning

  Deep Cleaning Starter

  You shouldn’t merely scratch the surface. Do the thorough job that makes your home do more than shine.
• Spring Cleaning

  Don't Waste Your Time with Spring Cleaning When You Could Be Playing Outside

  Society is automatically wired to “spring clean”, when actually spring is NOT the best time to do it.
• Dusting

  Dusting

  Dust is everywhere, but you can keep it within healthy limits.
• Spring Cleaning

  Eleven Spring Cleaning Projects

  Take advantage of the seasonal impulse to get moving!
• Restoration

  Extreme Weather and Disaster Relief

  How can homeowners undo the mess and ensure their home is safe, clean, and livable once again?
• Fall Cleaning

  Flip the Seasons! Fall is the Best Time to Clean

  Spring cleaning is a misnomer! Fall is by far the best time to clean.
• Disaster Preparation

  Floods and Flood Insurance

  Many aren't aware that they are eligible to obtain flood insurance coverage, says the National Flood Insurance Program.
• Pets

  For Dummies® — Keeping a Pet-Friendly Home Clean

  A clean home is a comfortable home — for both you and your pet.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Form a Family Cleaning Team

  Motivate your family! Borrow a technique from the commercial cleaning world to do the best, most efficient cleaning job possible.

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