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• Integrated Pest Management

  10 Ways to Control Pests at Home Without Poisons

  Integrated pest management (IPM) is a preventive method for controlling pests or "bugs" by removing their food supply and keeping them out of homes - or from traveling within or between homes - instead of relying on pesticides.
• Antimicrobial

  Introduction to Antimicrobial Products or "Treated Articles"

  What kind of antimicrobial properties do they have?
• Stone

  Expert Stone, Tile and Grout Care

  Inside tips for making these hard surfaces easy to maintain.
• Flooring

  Hard Floor Care Made Easy

  When you get down to it, a hard-surface floor is easy to care for.
• Smoke

  Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears

  The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.
• Pollen

  Keeping Pollen at Bay

  The last thing you want is outdoor allergies following you indoors.
• Asbestos

  Asbestos in the Home

  Your health deserves a basic understanding of where asbestos can be found and what you should do if your home has it.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  Carpet is a Safety Device

  CRI President Werner Braun discusses carpet’s safety and comfort features.
• Asthma And Allergies

  How to Reduce Allergens in Your Home

  Complete avoidance may be difficult, but simple steps can be taken to reduce exposure.
• Door Mat

  A Simple Welcome Mat Defeats Winter Dirt

  Protecting your floors saves you both time and money.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Expands the Seal of Approval Program

  New pet odor and stain category, new Platinum Level for extractors and systems, and energy efficiency rating option for vacuums introduced.
• Clutter

  Cooling Down Your Clutter Hot Spots

  Is clutter taking over your kitchen, desk top, entryway, nightstand, and even your car? Learn how to get those hot spots organized and clutter-free!
• Killing Germs

  Are You Winning the Battle with Biofilm?

  Scientists are finding germs are apparently smarter, tougher and more organized than anyone ever imagined.
• Wallpaper

  For Dummies® — Getting to Know Wallpaper-Removal Techniques

  Determine your course of action by the type of wall found underneath.
• Mold

  Is There a Fungus Among Us?

  Be in the know before panicking about mold.
• 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.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  Carpet and Rug Institute Earns ANSI Certification For Its Green Carpet Testing Programs

  The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) is the first organization within the soft floor covering sector to earn accreditation as a certification body for indoor air quality by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI).
• Carpet

  Health Perspectives: Choosing and Installing New Carpet

  Going green when choosing and installing new carpet.
• Mold

  Silent Menace in Your Home: Mold

  Hannah Keeley offers this first installment in her Healthy Home series about hidden dangers in your home — and what to do about them.
• Tile

  How To Clean Bathroom Tiles

  Moisture makes a fertile breeding ground for mold and mildew.

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