Clean Carpet Recommendations from The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI)

Clean Carpet Recommendations from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) “Properly maintained carpet will enhance the indoor environment and aesthetic value of any residence,” according to the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), which is why they published new cleaning standards for residential and commercial carpeting. CRI’s Residential Carpet Standard for Maintenance and Cleaning stresses important carpet cleaning methods to make…

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May 31, 2019

Germiest Place in Your Car May Surprise You

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Cleaning Science / Research

Germiest Place in Your Car May Surprise You

Germiest Place in Your Car May Surprise You If you were to guess where the germiest place in your car was, you would probably be wrong, according to a new CloroxPro study. According to the research, most people think frequently touched items like the steering wheel, the driver door handle and the gear shift are the germiest places in a…

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May 23, 2019

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Household / How to Clean

Spills and Stains on Leather Furniture

<h1>Spills and Stains on Leather Furniture</h1> Dealing with spills and stains on leather is tricky and has a lot to do with how the leather is treated with color. When a pigmented coating is applied to the leather’s surface, it is more resistant to water-soluble spills and stains. If the hide is treated with an aniline dye, the leather becomes…

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May 13, 2019

General / How to Clean

How to Clean Windows

How to Clean Windows From Consumer Reports How to Clean Practically Anything (Fourth Edition/Updated), © 1996 In today’s busy world, cleaning windows is often an afterthought. Here are some tips to make it a bit easier. Pick a cloudy day to wash your windows – sunlight will dry them too quickly and cause streaking. Window glass will stay cleaner longer…

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May 6, 2019

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Household / How to Clean

Cleaning Small Appliances

Cleaning Small Appliances Advice from Tom McNulty in Clean Like a Man: Housekeeping for Men and the Women Who Love Them. Microwave: Wipe down the interior with a damp sponge or cotton cloth as soon as you see something has spilled, splattered or bubbled over. Make the microwave work for you when dealing with dried on foods – boil a…

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April 30, 2019

Cleaning Science / Research

How Do Magic Erasers Work?

How Do Magic Erasers Work? Magic Erasers ®, a brand name for melamine sponges, are effective at removing stains and smudges with only water. Melamine is a type of hard plastic, and when it is made into a foam a fine porous surface is created. The foam is made of super-fine fibers that lift and trap dirt and rub out…

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April 25, 2019

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General / How to Clean

5 Super Simple Dusting Techniques

5 Super Simple Dusting Techniques Wear a pair of old socks on each hand to dust. It is efficient if using both hands and cheap and you can wash and reuse them. You can also use old socks on duster and sweeper handles instead of buying disposable refills and pads. Hate dusting Venetian blinds? Fasten a cloth around each end…

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April 19, 2019

Cleaning Science / Innovations

Sci-fi Toilet Seats

Sci-fi Toilet Seats The future of healthcare might include sensors built into your toilet seat! A toilet seat with a device embedded inside to detect heart failure in high risk patients, is up for FDA approval. This means that instead of having to make a trip to a hospital for expensive medical tests you may be able to just make…

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April 8, 2019

Cleaning Science / News

Bizarre Bathroom Designs

Bizarre Bathroom Designs Questionable decorative choices, notable design flaws, and flat out bathroom fails are what you will find at Bored Panda’s hilarious gallery of bizarre bathrooms from around the world. Enjoy! 30 Bathrooms From Hell Made By People Who Probably Haven’t Used One

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April 1, 2019

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Household / How to Clean

How to Clean Art and Collections

How to Clean Art and Collections From: Making a Home: Housekeeping for Real life (Better Homes & Gardens) To many people, a sentimental object is just as valuable as one with monetary value. Take care of both types correctly and you’ll be able to pass it down for generations. Paintings, Prints and Drawings: Cover anything that might smear with glass.…

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March 25, 2019