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After the Water Recedes - Dealing Quickly with Water Damage
As a result of a recent flooding disaster, your home may look like a river ran through it. Here's what to do right away.
Carpet Cleaning ABCs
Mastery of the basics will help ensure your carpet stays clean and healthy.
Sewer Back-up
Clean-up After Sewage Back-up? Not for the Squeamish, But Important to Get Right
Key facts homeowners should know about handling sewage back-ups.
Green Cleaning
Cleaning Green
With green cleaning, prevention is key. The less dirt you track inside, the less need for cleaning products.
Leather
Cleaning Leather Furniture
Tips from the pros.
Stain Removal
Color Restoration for Carpet Stains and More
Carpets receive the greater part of daily household abuse: pet stains, drink spills, food stains, soil, sun-fade, bleach discoloration and lots more. So before you discard the old floor covering for a new one, consider an alternative that’s a lot easier on the pocketbook – professional color restoration.
The Clean Trust
Creating a Clean and Healthy Indoor Living Environment
There are at least two things that can be done to create a clean and healthy indoor living environment.
Professional Cleaning Services
Explaining The Clean Trust
The Clean Trust is a non-profit organization that sets standards for the cleaning and restoration industry. Many professionals follow these guidelines when cleaning a commercial or residential property.
Mold
Five Principles of Mold Cleanup
There are five general principles of cleaning up - or remediating - mold.
Flooring
Hard Floor Care Made Easy
When you get down to it, a hard-surface floor is easy to care for.
Floor Inspection
Hard Surface Flooring Inspections - Why They Are Sometimes Necessary
Hard surfaces can deteriorate due to climate, abuse, natural disaster, even improper installation; increasing the costs of repair or replacement if left unchecked.
Upholstery Cleaning
Hiring an Upholstery Pro
What you should expect from a professional cleaning firm.
Smoke
Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears
The Clean Trust provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.
Flooring
Home-Selling Tips
Restoring carpets and floors can help get a home ready for sale.
Water Damage
How Do Water Damage Restorers Use Infrared Cameras?
Infrared cameras, like infrared thermometers, are used to detect surface temperature differences: here's how they help Clean Trust-Certified experts ensure your home is dry after a flood or other water incident.
Remediation
How Moisture Meters Can Help After Flooding
Why many Clean Trust-Certified professionals use moisture meters during and after completion of flood cleanup or other water restoration.
Professional Carpet Cleaning
How Often Should I Get My Carpets Cleaned?
Frequently-used carpet should be professionally cleaned annually or more often, depending on conditions.
Water Damage
How to Determine What to Keep or Save After Water Damage Occurs
Whether you are the victim of a flood or your plumbing sprang a leak while you're on vacation, The Clean Trust, formerly known as the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) offers some helpful suggestions on what to do.
Odor Control
How to Make Your Home Smell Good - The Right Way
When you smell something foul, you may be tempted to reach for a can of air freshener. However, that will only mask the odor. Instead, learn how to remove odors the right way.
Upholstery Cleaning
How to Protect Upholstery From Damage
By showing it a little TLC and implementing these Clean Trust suggestions, our furniture can continue doing what it does best - supporting us and looking good!