Carpets & Flooring: Carpets

• Carpet And Rug Institute

  Carpet is a Safety Device

  CRI President Werner Braun discusses carpet’s safety and comfort features.
• Carpet Installation

  Carpet Industry Supports 'Cash for Caulkers' Legislation

  Carpet's energy-saving benefits contribute to a tax credit for homeowners.
• Spring Cleaning

  Spring into Cleaning

  The IICRC has a few tips to make cleaning easier.
• Spring Cleaning

  Survey: Removing Clutter Is Top Reason for Spring Cleaning

  After a long winter, consumers are ready to tackle the clutter - 60% still regularly engage in spring cleaning, survey says.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Q & A on Asthma, Allergies and Carpet

  The Carpet & Rug Institute provides answers to commonly asked questions about carpets, asthma and allergies.

• Vacuum Cleaner Reviews

  Oreck XL Platinum Pilot Vacuum Cleaner

  The 10 lb Oreck Platinum Pilot with 360° Glide can pivot and lean to get into tight spaces, but does it really make vacuuming easier?
• Cleaning Product Recommendations

  Dyson DC31

  The DC31 iterates on Dyson's previous handheld vacuum, but are its improvements worth it?
• Cleaning Product Recommendations

  Rug Doctor/Rug Doctor Mighty Pro

  Rug Doctor is a widely recognized name in carpet cleaning. How well does it perform?
• Cleaning Product Recommendations

  Eureka Enviro-Vac

  The Eureka Enviro-Vac goes "greener" without sacrificing power or performance, and is even packaged in recycled materials. But how well does it really clean?
• Cleaning Product Recommendations

  Electrolux Versatility - EL8505

  Electrolux is known for providing thoughtful, innovative vacuum designs, but does its latest vacuum deserve the name "Electrolux Versatility"?

• Vacuum Cleaners

  Oreck XL Platinum Pilot Vacuum Cleaner

  Powerful, lightweight vacuum with 360° Glide that enables it to twist and steer to clean in tight spaces.
• Stain Removal

  Parker & Bailey Red Wine Stain Remover

  Removes a variety of tough stains with an odorless, nontoxic, non-flammable formula.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Oreck Full Release® Spot and Stain Pre-Cleaner

  Prepares heavily-soiled carpets and upholstery for cleaning by safely removing spots, stains and heavy dirt accumulation from high traffic areas.
• Oreck

  Oreck Full Release® Allergen Control Carpet and Hard Floor Cleaner

  Effectively removes mold and dust mite allergen in addition to breaking down grease, oil and ground-in dirt in carpet and on hard floors.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  ReadiVac Shoulder Strap Vac

  Lightweight, yet powerful, portable canister vacuum with shoulder strap that conveniently vacuums floors, stairs, cushions, crevices, and ceilings.

• Houseworks

  Cut the clutter, calm your chaos, speed your cleaning and make time for the good things in life!

• Clean Care Seminars' Specialized Carpet & Upholstery Spotting

  An in-depth book for carpet spot and stain removal.

• Real Simple: Cleaning

  Room-by-room strategies for cleaning every room in your home.

• How to Cheat at Cleaning

  Gives time-slashing techniques to save time on cleaning.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet Cleaning Tips for Dummies®

  How-to guide offers easy carpet cleaning tips.

• Baking Soda

  How To Clean With Baking Soda

  When it comes to household versatility, baking soda is king. Here are just some of the many cleaning uses for sodium bicarbonate.

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