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• Need Restoration or Remediation? IICRC Can Help

  The non-profit IICRC continues to reach out to consumers, insurance companies, and government agencies to raise awareness of the value of using well trained, certified technicians and firms to perform restoration and remediation work.

• SDA Survey: Wipes Increasingly Work Their Way Around the House

  Wipe Usage is on the Rise Countrywide – 71% Say They Use Wipes.

• Stain Removal Made Easier

  Understanding spot ‘make-up’ is key to removal.

• Housekeeping Shortcuts from the IEHA

  The tireless professionals at the IEHA have a few tricks up their sleeves for accomplishing the most work in the shortest amount of time. Here are just a few that can help you keep your home looking like a showcase.

• Caring for Wood, Silver, Copper and Brass Antiques

  Secrets to preserving those antiques, heirlooms and collectibles.

• Upswing in Spring Cleaning, Says SDA

  More people are Spring Cleaning. Find out how and why.

• Simple Tips for Big Time Savings

  Shave minutes off your weekly cleaning routine for big time savings.

• 5 Tips for Cleaning With Younger Kids

  If they’re going to be underfoot anyway, they may as well clean the baseboards!

• Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears

  The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.

• The Finer Points of Bed Making

  How to make a bed with upscale hotel flair.

• Stain Removal During and After the Party - A Professional's View

  Act Quickly! Ninety percent of the spots on carpet and upholstery can be removed completely if they are absorbed, blotted and flushed within two or three minutes.

• Know Your Asthma Triggers and Clear the Air

  Keys to asthma-proofing your home.

• Clean Like A Pro

  Basic cleaning tools that save time and money.

• Childproofing: Protect Your Family's Breathable Air

  Indoors and outdoors, here are steps you can take to protect your children.

• Housework and Back Pain

  Is it safe to do physical work when your back is hurting?

• How to Buy A Vacuum Cleaner

  Type vs. hype: what’s the best vacuum for your needs?

• Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery

  Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.

• 10 Care Tips for Hardwood Cabinets

  Though found in kitchens and bathrooms, hardwood cabinets are not immune to water. Here's how to care for them.

• Getting that Warm Wooden Glow

  Tips on cleaning and caring for wood furniture.

• Dusting - The Science of Dust Buildup

  Why common household dust behaves as it does.

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