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Professional Cleaning Services
Is Hiring a Professional Really Necessary?
Not every job requires professional assistance. However, when a professional is needed, not all professionals measure up. How can consumers choose whom to hire?
Vacuum Cleaners
One More Reason to Get a Quality Vacuum Cleaner
After learning about dust mites, you too, may want to see if your vacuum cleaner is a CRI certified product.
Carpet Cleaning
The Science Behind Clean Carpet
CRI's Seal of Approval (SOA) program uses precise science to test carpet cleaning products to help ensure certified products will get your carpets clean.
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.
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.
Carpet
How to Preserve Carpet Nap or Pile
Perhaps the traffic areas begin to look crushed or flattened, or you've recently moved your furniture around and there are indentations in the carpet. Are those “dents” permanent? What can be done to preserve carpet’s nap or pile?
Carpet
Severely Dirty and Abused Carpet...Deep Clean or Replace?
It looks like a 'Friday Night Tractor Pull' was performed in the living room; and the traffic lanes look like scars that didn't fully heal. Should your carpet be professionally deep cleaned or replaced?
Stain Removal
Tips for Carpet Color Repair
Color repair by Clean Trust-Certified technicians can provide a "face lift", allowing carpet to look good throughout its lifetime.
Carpet Cleaning
Clean Your Carpet - What You Can't See Does Matter
You might expect a doctor to say: "What You Can't See Can Hurt You!" But who would expect it from a carpet cleaning professional?
Odor Control
The Top Five Worst Household Odors—and Green Solutions
Naturally, the best way to prevent odor is to eliminate its source (e.g., take out the garbage, smoke or keep pets outside, etc.), but what about existing odors already permeating your home?
Professional Carpet Cleaning
How to Select the Right Professional Carpet Cleaning Service
It is time to bring in a professional carpet cleaning service. But which one? Selecting the right professional can make all the difference in maintaining a clean and healthy home environment.
Carpet Installation
Installing and Maintaining Your New Carpet
A quality installation can make all the difference in the performance of your new carpet, while proper maintenance will extend the time you can enjoy your carpet and help keep its fresh appearance.
Carpet Cleaning
How to Extend the Life of Your Carpet
By implementing good cleaning techniques and proper frequency of maintenance, your carpet's life can be greatly extended.
Carpet Cleaning
Why Hire Certified Cleaning Services?
The Clean Trust provides a consumer referral service to locate trained and certified cleaning and restoration firms and technicians.
Asthma And Allergies
The New England Journal of Medicine: No Difference in Allergen Levels in Carpeted vs. Uncarpeted Homes
Study found no difference in the improvement experienced by children who lived in homes with carpet versus children from homes with other types of flooring.
Entry Mats
Matting Matters for Reducing Spring Cleaning
Place the right type and length of walk-off matting outside and inside exterior doors to stop dust, dirt and moisture from entering.
Carpet Cleaning
How to Choose and Use a Carpet Spotter
When spills are dealt with promptly and properly using a CRI-approved spot remover, they can be quick and easy to clean up.
Carpet Extractors
How to Choose and Use a “Home” Carpet Extractor
There are a variety of carpet cleaners on the market and four factors to consider when choosing a unit for your home.
Mold
Clean, Dry Carpet Won't Grow Mold
Moldy carpet is unheard of when carpet is kept clean and dry.
Asthma And Allergies
How to Reduce Allergens in Your Home
Complete avoidance may be difficult, but simple steps can be taken to reduce exposure.