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Flooring
Tips for Wood Flooring and Hard Surface Flooring
Hardwood and other floors a hassle? The IICRC experts share tips on cleaning and maintaining wood and hard surface floors.
Asthma And Allergies
Back-To-School Asthma Alert
The American Lung Association provides resources to counter peak asthma rates in back-to-school months of September and October.
Remediation
Need Restoration or Remediation? The 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.
Tobacco Smoke
Smoking in the House - How Bad is It, Really?
You may be surprised to learn what it brings into the home environment.
Carpet Cleaning
Be Proactive in Carpet Care
Your carpet installation is a significant investment, both in monetary terms and overall home image. It is important to implement a maintenance program from the beginning.
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.
Professional Cleaning Services
Does Hiring a Bonded Cleaning Service Really Matter?
27% of professional cleaning service owners said they felt bonding creates a false sense of security for customers.
Carpet Cleaning
Are You Using Seal-of-Approval Products?
The CRI Seal of Approval program identifies effective carpet cleaning solutions and equipment. Only the best pass the test.
Disaster Preparation
Floods and Flood Insurance
Many aren't aware that they are eligible to obtain flood insurance coverage, says the National Flood Insurance Program.
Mold
The Truth about Mold
Why you might have it, how to make it go away.
Fall Cleaning
Flip the Seasons! Fall is the Best Time to Clean
Spring cleaning is a misnomer! Fall is by far the best time to clean.
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.
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.
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.
Water Damage
How to Determine What to Keep or Save After Water Damage Occurs
Whether you are the victim of a flood or your plumbing sprang a leak while you're on vacation, the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) offers some helpful suggestions on what to do.
Carpet Cleaning
Using Proper Carpet Cleaning Products Pays Off
How do you keep carpet looking great? Easy. The simplest way to protect your carpet investment is preserving its quality using products with the green and blue label of the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Seal of Approval Program (SOA).
Healthcare
RID's 15 Steps You Can Take to Reduce Your Risk of a Hospital Infection
Most of us will have to go into the hospital some day. Here are specific steps you can follow to protect yourself from hospital infections.
Cleaning Services
How Often Should You Have Your Home Cleaned?
One of the questions often asked by homeowners hiring a cleaning company for the first time is, “How often should I have you come?”
Remediation
How Moisture Meters Can Help After Flooding
Why many cleantrust-Certified professionals use moisture meters during and after completion of flood cleanup or other water restoration.