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What is Clean in Place (CIP)?

By Timothy J. Bowser. Learn the history, fundamentals, validated procedures and the future of Clean-in-Place.

Cleaning & Textile Care Home Care & Safety

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Septic System Trends in Oklahoma

Learn about types, number and geographical distribution of septic systems installed in the state of Oklahoma.

Home Care & Safety Home Safety Septic Systems & Sewage Waste Management

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Inspection of Septic Systems

By Sergio M. Abit and Larry Boyanton. Learn about the basic functions of septic systems and how to improve the septic system evaluation process as a homeowner.

Home Care & Safety Home Safety Municipalities & Infrastructure Water Septic Systems & Sewage Waste Management Waste Water Management Water

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Drug Disposal Options for Rural Communities

Learn about the options available to households for properly disposing of expired or unused prescription or over the counter medications.

Home Care & Safety

Fact Sheet

PACEs for Children: Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience

Learn about PACEs to help children overcome ACEs, events or conditions, such as childhood abuse, neglect, domestic violence and parent substance abuse.

Home Care & Safety Parenting & Family Relationships Parenting Adolescents Parenting Young Children

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Safety in the Home When Caring for Older Adults

Suggestions for small adjustments in the home to support older adult in their daily activities.

Aging & Caregiving Caregiving Disease Management Health, Nutrition & Wellness Home Care & Safety Home Safety Housing

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Group Relamping For Cost Savings and Better Lighting Quality

Group revamping is a solution for big facilities that allows large numbers of lamps to be replaced at the same time.

Home Care & Safety Lighting & Decor

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Help! I Think I Have Bed Bugs

One must first be able to identify bed bug identification before learning methods to control it.