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Carpet Cleaning
What is the Standard Drying Time When Carpet is Cleaned?
Just-cleaned carpet should dry within six to eight hours or less, and should never stay damp more than 24 hours, or microbial growth and odor may occur.
Steam Vapor
Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery
Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.
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?
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.
Cleaning Science
Ring Around the Carpet
Discover how soil-filtration lines develop and how to address them.
Odor Control
Odor Control and Removal Made Easy
Identify the source and attack it intelligently.
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.
Cleaning Services
Hiring a Carpet Cleaner? Check Out "Seal of Approval" Service Providers
The Carpet and Rug Institute recognizes Service Providers that use proven products and processes to clean carpets.
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.
Pets
Pets & People: Protecting Your Carpet
The United States is home to some 68 million dog owners and 73 million cat owners, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. That’s a lot of love — and a lot of carpet stains. Accidents on carpet require quick cleanup to remove bacteria and odor.
Cleaning Science
Why the Browning After Carpet Cleaning?
The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration explains cellulosic browning.
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?
Carpet Cleaning
Deep Carpet Cleaning Secrets
Do your own carpet cleaning, or let the carpet cleaning pros handle it.
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.
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.
Carpet Cleaning
Q and A - Exploring Myths About Carpet
Few flooring materials have generated more vigorous discussion than carpet. Why? Many people misunderstand its maintenance requirements or assume that carpet is just an unhealthy product. This Q&A dispels common myths about carpet.
Carpet Cleaning
Q&A on Carpet Cleaning
The IICRC answers several commonly asked questions about professional carpet cleaning.
Spot Removal
Pet Clean-Up Made Easy
Don Aslett's pet subject is housecleaning. If you love your furry friends and are committed to keeping them, here's how to deal with the occasional "oopsie."
Carpet And Rug Institute
Green Label Carpet Program Concludes, Replaced by Green Label Plus
The Green Label program is replaced by the stronger and more comprehensive Green Label Plus standard.
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.