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Hand-washing
Stay Clean While Enjoying Outdoor Recreation
How to stay clean during outdoor activities.
Cosmetics
Understanding the Role of Preservatives in Household Products
This article describes the role preservatives play in a product's life cycle, where preservatives are found, and how manufacturers choose preservatives and set preservative levels.
Laundry
Laundry Room Checklist
Organizing your laundry room not only keeps it looking clean, it is one quick and easy way to help keep you and your family safe. Use this checklist when you are organizing your laundry room, doing spring cleaning or just need a quick review of safety tips.
Spring Cleaning
Windows, Blinds, Curtains & Carpets: Top Targets for Spring Cleaners
Spring cleaning is still a tradition for many Americans – 62 percent of those surveyed say spring cleaning is an annual ritual in their home.
Child Safety
Laundry Room Safety: When Washing Clothes, Close Your Detergent After Use
ACI Survey: 12% of Americans "sometimes, rarely or never" seal detergent containers immediately after use.

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Home Maintenance
Home Maintenance for Dummies (2nd Edition)
A guide to inspecting and making repairs to every part of the house.
Dust
The Secret Life of Dust
Details the often overlooked subject of dust and its impact on humans and the planet.
Healthcare
You - The Smart Patient
Handbook that shows readers how to take control of their own health care and deal with virtually any matter that may come up when facing a medical situation.
Green Living
Jeff May's Healthy Home Tips
Whether you're a renter, a landlord, or a homeowner, Jeff May's Healthy Home Tips will help you keep your home a clean and healthy place to live.

Disease Prevention
IFH
The International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH) is a registered charity with the mission to provide practical advice and guidance on the promotion of health and well-being through improved hygiene.
Fungus
Fungi
Mold and mildew are common forms of fungi that cause problems when present in homes.
Flooding
Floods
Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology describes the creation and use of materials, devices and systems which control matter at the atomic or molecular level or “nanoscale”.
Ergonomic
Ergonomics
Features and design elements on products and equipment created to optimize use and reduce strain and risk of injury from repetitive motion.