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Clutter
Weekend Makeover
Take your home from messy to magnificent in only 48 hours!
Disinfectant
What Germs Are We Killing? Testing and Classifying Disinfectants
Since all germ-killers are considered pesticides, the EPA requires testing to certify manufacturer's claims for safety and effectiveness.
Carpet Cleaning
What is a Hot Water Extraction ("Steam") Cleaning Method?
"Live steam" is not employed in this cleaning method, only warm or hot water.
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.
Mold
What You Need to Know about Mold
U.S. environmental officials discuss the problem and outline steps to clean up and prevent mold from returning.
Professional Carpet Cleaning
What You Should Expect from a Professional Carpet Cleaner
The steps a professional should take when cleaning your carpet.
Laundry
Whitening Your Whites
How an egg timer gets your whites cleaner, plus more important tips about chlorine bleach.
Energy Efficiency
Why Buy Energy-Efficient Appliances?
The main benefits of energy-efficient appliances include saving money on operating costs and utility bills and protecting the environment by conserving energy. Energy-efficient models save money with lower operating costs — using 30 to 50 percent less energy than many older appliances, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists.
IICRC
Why Hire Certified Cleaning Services?
The IICRC provides a consumer referral service to locate trained and certified cleaning and restoration firms and technicians.
Asthma And Allergies
Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Dust?
For people who suffer from asthma and allergies, dusting can be a great way to avoid asthma & allergy triggers such as dust mite feces and pollen. The trick is to remove dust rather than spread it around.
Asthma And Allergies
Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Vacuum?
Vacuuming is an essential part of limiting exposure to asthma and allergy triggers such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen and other allergens.
Cleaning Science
Why the Browning After Carpet Cleaning?
The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration explains cellulosic browning.
Carpet Cleaning
Why You Want Carpet to Come Clean
Cleaning carpet may seem like more of a chore than dusting a coffee table, but properly cleaning and maintaining your carpet makes all the difference in the world.
Fireplace
Wise Wood Burning
If you intend to burn wood to help this winter's heating bill, check out these safety tips from the Chimney Safety Institute of America.
Spring Cleaning
Y Men and Women Spring Clean
82% of 18-29 year-olds will spring clean this year, 15% more than the national average. Read on to see why.