Cleaning

You've probably heard alarming news reports about "black mold" found in people's homes, which can often trigger serious health problems or occasionally even be fatal. The term "black mold" refers to a specific species of mold, Stachybotrys chartarum, and is called black mold because of its greenish black color. However, it's important to understand that

If you find mold growing in your home, your first impulse might be to feel grossed out. But because mold can also contribute to certain health problems, you also want to get rid of it quickly. And, not to alarm you, but sometimes mold can be growing in hidden places like inside walls and underneath

If you were going to clean the dirtiest areas of your home, you would probably head toward the toilet or perhaps that dim storage room in the basement. So you might be surprised to learn that some of the dirtiest areas of your home are actually right under your nose, and you touch them every

Spring is arriving right now, and most of us are feeling excited about warm weather, gardening, and backyard barbecues. But first things first: If you haven't gotten a start on your spring cleaning, take these six steps to get your home looking spic and span. Clean your windows. Most people tend to forget about their

With most cleaning tasks, you simply know that it's time to take action. Dust becomes visible within days, dishes are a daily occurrence, and dirt on walls looks like... well, dirt on walls. But with carpets, the impacts of dirt and traffic add up gradually over time. You don't notice a sudden change from one

We tend not to think about it, but tiny insects, fungus, and other living things thrive all around us. Some are harmless, and are the types of things you’ll never completely eradicate, but others can contribute to allergies and disease. In fact, your carpet is likely housing an entire ecosystem of teensy critters and other