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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.
Countertops
Corian, Earthstone, Pergo ... Oh My!
HC asked makers of special surfaces how to clean their products. Here are their tips.
Simplifying
Create a Sense of Serenity
Building a personal peace zone is easier than you might think.
Carpet Cleaning
Deep Carpet Cleaning Secrets
Do your own carpet cleaning, or let the carpet cleaning pros handle it.
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.
Deep Cleaning
Deep Cleaning Starter
You shouldn’t merely scratch the surface. Do the thorough job that makes your home do more than shine.
Dishwasher
Dishwasher Trouble?
If your dishwasher is leaving spots on the glasses or detergent clumped in the dispenser, the Soap and Detergent Association offers a list of common problems — along with their solutions.
Cleaning Strategy
Do I Dust or Vacuum First?
Answers to this and other important housekeeping questions from cleaning expert Don Aslett.
Toilet Sneeze
Do Toilets Sneeze?
According to two studies, flushed toilets spew aerosolized plumes of moisture, bacteria and viruses over many bathroom surfaces.
Marble
Dull Marble Dilemma
Q & A with Fred Hueston
Dusting
Dusting
Dust is everywhere, but you can keep it within healthy limits.
Dusting
Dusting Tips
Surface area is the key to a good dusting tool.
Carpet Cleaning
Easy Carpet Cleaning Tips
Easy carpet cleaning tips from the Carpet and Rug Institute
Window Cleaning
Easy Windows
Learn how to use a squeegee and you'll be done with window cleaning in half the time or less.
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.
Vacuuming
Eight Myths of Vacuuming
Are you an informed consumer? Consider these eight myths, and corresponding truths, about vacuuming.
Motivation
Energize Yourself!
Laura Dellutri's tips for getting in the mood to clean
Home Exterior
Exterior House Cleaning
Your home’s exterior takes a beating from mother nature, but you can intervene. A once-or-twice-yearly cleaning may also reveal a gutter or roof in need of attention.
Motivation
Family Housekeeping: How to Get Your Man to Help
Is the man of your house a little reluctant to wash dishes? Here are a few tips on picking up his motivation.
Chores
Family Housekeeping: Teaching Our Children the Value of Work
Why kids are better off helping with household chores.