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Kitchen Cabinets
10 Care Tips for Hardwood Cabinets
Though found in kitchens and bathrooms, hardwood cabinets are not immune to water. Here's how to care for them.
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.
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.
Cleaning Services
Background Checks on Home Service Workers is Important
Background checks on home service workers are vital if it involves taking care of an elderly person.
Food Safety
Barbecue and Food Safety
Cooking outdoors was once only a summer activity shared with family and friends. Now more than half of Americans say they are cooking outdoors year round. So whether the snow is blowing or the sun is shining brightly, it’s important to follow food safety guidelines to prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying and causing foodborne illness.
Carpet Cleaning
Be Proactive in Carpet Care
Your carpet installation is a significant investment, both in monetary terms and overall home image. It is important to implement a maintenance program from the beginning.
Carpet Cleaning
Bed Bugs 101
Preventing, identifying and treating bed bug infestations.
Bed Bugs
Bed Bugs and What to Do About Them
If the thought of bed bugs attacking your home has you scratching already, here are tips to help you figure out if you have bed bugs, and what to do about them.
Remodeling
Bust Remodeling Dust
Home improvement expert Danny Lipford lays out how to protect your home from construction dust.
Carpet Cleaning
Caring for Your Carpet
Checklist for routine carpet maintenance carpet cleaning
Carpet Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning Tips - Do-It-Yourself or Professional Cleaning?
Interim vs. deep cleaning: when to call in the pros.
Rugs
Carpet Cleaning Tips - Rug Cleaning
How to clean area rugs.
Carpet Cleaning
Carpet Preconditioning: Its Impact on Cleaning
Whether you hire a service to clean your carpet or you do it yourself, be sure to precondition it.
Asthma And Allergies
Clean Deep, Breathe Easier
The Maids Home Services provides tips to remove allergy and asthma triggers.
Mold
Clean, Dry Carpet Won't Grow Mold
Moldy carpet is unheard of when carpet is kept clean and dry.
Lawn Mower
Consumer Reports Tests Lawn Mowers and Tractors
Find out Consumer Reports' picks, plus tips for keeping (or making) your lawn beautiful.
Spring Cleaning
Consumer Spring Cleaning Survey Reveals “Dirty” Little Secrets
Consumers are eager to clean windows, blinds, curtains, clothing, closets & drawers: 72% of households spring clean every year, ACI survey shows.
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.
Professional Carpet Cleaning
CRI Makes Cleaning Service Seal of Approval More Consumer Friendly
Expanded program requires carpet cleaning companies to uphold principles of customer service and satisfaction, and to comply with a professional code of conduct.
Professional Carpet Cleaning
Deep Cleaning and Selecting A Carpet Cleaning Professional
If you find that no matter how much you vacuum, your carpet still does not look like it used to, it may be time for deep cleaning. While there are do-it-yourself cleaning methods on the market, hiring a professional is often the safest, fastest and easiest option.