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Carpet Cleaning
What is a Hot Water Extraction ("Steam") Cleaning Method?
"Live steam" is not employed in this cleaning method, only warm or hot water.
Windows
Assailing Aluminum Frames
Narrow enough to escape frequent notice, aluminum window frames need cleaning, too.
Schools
Not Just for Looks: Outlining Reasons for Clean Schools
When a school looks clean and healthy, people tend to have a positive attitude about it. But looks can be deceiving: a clean-looking school may have been cleaned merely for appearance and not for health. Desks may have heavy chemical residues and bacterial contamination. Restrooms may have been treated with a harsh disinfectant — the sink handles wiped but not sanitized. A fragranced deodorizer or air freshener may be hanging in the air emitting chemicals without addressing the source of the odor.
Asthma And Allergies
Ten Things You Should Know Before Using Household Cleaning Chemicals
Dr. Berger shares his insights on chemical cleaning products.
Spot Removal
Carpet Spills and Spots: Get Them Out!
Be prepared for quick action to save your carpet from a spill...and a serious carpet cleaning bill.
Cleaning Science
Why the Browning After Carpet Cleaning?
The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration explains cellulosic browning.
Kids Cleaning
5 Tips for Cleaning With Younger Kids
If they’re going to be underfoot anyway, they may as well clean the baseboards!
Indoor Air Quality
Evict Indoor Air Pollution
Use methods, products and tools that work for you, not against you, to make your home a healthier place. HousekeepingChannel.com interviews David Mudarri, formerly of the Indoor Environments Division of the EPA.
Vacuum Cleaners
Consumer Reports Finds Vacuums' Claims to Remove Allergens Mean Less Than They Suggest
Extensive CR testing also finds some stylish vacuums to be sub-par performers.
Spring Cleaning
Jump Start Your Spring Cleaning
Zero in on one project at a time and schedule cleaning in 15- to 30-minute increments
Cleaning Services
Finding a Cleaning Service With a Smile
The basics of finding a reliable cleaning service.
Disinfecting
ATL Tests Homemade Disinfectant
Do homemade green cleaners disinfect? Antimicrobial Test Labs (ATL) puts one recipe to the test.
Maid Services
Motivating the Hired Help
Getting the most from your outside cleaning service may boil down to your own managing and motivational skills.
Dusting
Dusting Wood Objects of Museum Quality
Got fine wood or wooden antiques? Here's advice from the Museum Management Program of the National Park Service (NPS).
Carpet
Truth or Myth: Carpet Aggravates Allergies
Does carpet aggravate allergies, or not?
Sweeping
Sweeping Made Easy
Sweeping can be downright simple if you follow a few basic principles.
Green Cleaning
How to Choose a Green Cleaning Product
Cleaning your home is essential for maintaining a sanitary and pleasant environment. So the last thing you want to do is to introduce harmful chemicals in a place you are trying to make safer.
Spring Cleaning
Survey: Removing Clutter Is Top Reason for Spring Cleaning
After a long winter, consumers are ready to tackle the clutter - 60% still regularly engage in spring cleaning, survey says.
Stone
Expert Stone, Tile and Grout Care
Inside tips for making these hard surfaces easy to maintain.
Spring Cleaning
Economic Conditions Stimulate Change in Spring Cleaning Behaviors
SDA survey shows effectiveness, cost and convenience are top factors in consumers’ cleaning product choices; economy has influenced household cleaning habits of nearly 8 In 10 Americans; 68% still regularly engage in Spring Cleaning; consumers increasingly seeking sustainability benefits in products.