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• 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.
• Professional Cleaning Services

  The cleantrust Alternative to Do-It-Yourself House Clean-up

  Many of today's homes are built with products difficult to clean (stone, ceramics, specialty woods). Also, carpet or leather and upholstered furniture can be expensive to replace if irreversibly damaged by harsh chemicals or techniques.
• Odor Control

  Odor Control and Removal Made Easy

  Identify the source and attack it intelligently.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Deep Carpet Cleaning Secrets

  Do your own carpet cleaning, or let the carpet cleaning pros handle it.
• Organizing Strategies

  The Preparation Principle

  Preparation is one facet of living in order.
• Disaster Preparation

  15 Minutes to a Completed Emergency Plan

  Five ways to be prepared for disasters and emergencies in no time.
• Food Safety

  Barbecue and Food Safety

  Cooking outdoors was once only a summer activity shared with family and friends. Now more than half of Americans say they are cooking outdoors year round. So whether the snow is blowing or the sun is shining brightly, it’s important to follow food safety guidelines to prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying and causing foodborne illness.
• Cleaning Prevention

  Break Those Mess-Making Habits!

  What you don't mess up, you don't have to clean!
• Organizing Strategies

  Your 411 Book — A Smart Way to Keep Track of Household Information

  Be organized by creating a reference guide for your whole family.
• Grill Cleaning

  Clean Your BBQ for Sizzling Summer Cookouts

  Here's how to prevent your grill from getting dirty unnecessarily, and clean up before and after cookouts.
• Self Storage

  Is Self Storage for You?

  The truth is, there IS more storage space! So what if you have to drive down the block to use it...
• Motivation

  Real Change Without Resolutions

  HC interviews Marla Cilley, aka FlyLady, on making a permanent difference in your household environment.
• Carpet

  Choose Your Carpet Wisely

  It's time to become an informed carpet purchaser. Know your fibers and how they will perform in your home.
• Stone Floors

  Understanding Natural Stone - and How to Clean It

  Knowing your stone is key to cleaning it.
• Paper Records

  Keeping Family and Household Records

  Tax time and beyond — what to keep, and where, and what to discard.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Go for the Deep Carpet Dirt

  Your carpet's fibers, whether natural or man-made, dictate the method you should use for regular deep cleanings.
• Food Safety

  Food After a Power Outage: Safe or Toxic?

  After the storm, is the food in your refrigerator still safe to eat?
• 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.
• Air Duct Cleaning

  Should I Clean My Air Ducts?

  If not properly installed, maintained and operated, air duct components may become contaminated with particles of dust, pollen or other debris.
• Organizing Strategies

  Home Space Organization

  Here are more ways to organize your space for productivity and other benefits.

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