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IEHA
Housekeeping Shortcuts from the IEHA
The tireless professionals at the IEHA have a few tricks up their sleeves for accomplishing the most work in the shortest amount of time. Here are just a few that can help you keep your home looking like a showcase.
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?”
Carpet Cleaning
Clean Your Carpet - What You Can't See Does Matter
You might expect a doctor to say: "What You Can't See Can Hurt You!" But who would expect it from a carpet cleaning professional?
Cleaning Science
Using Bacteria to Clean
Use this tiny labor force to get the job done without harmful chemicals.
Lead
Lead in Your Drinking Water?
Lead, rarely a concern at water's source, may indeed be present by the time that water pours out of your tap. Here's what to do.
Carpet Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning ABCs
Mastery of the basics will help ensure your carpet stays clean and healthy.
Handwashing
Public Handwashing Takes a Hike
More adults (85%) than ever were observed washing hands in public restrooms. Which gender was more handwashing conscious?
Asthma And Allergies
Taming Indoor Allergy and Asthma Triggers
Hidden contributors to 'sick buildings', allergies, asthma - plus how to avoid 'couch potato asthma.'
Sanitizing
Controlling Harmful Bacteria On Soft Surfaces In Your Home
Your family may not be the only ones enjoying the sofa. The soft, comfortable places where families relax and play at home can harbor millions of bacteria. For example, Staphylococcus bacteria can live on soft surfaces for 24 hours. Here's what to do about it.
Swine Flu
Swine Flu: Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home
Swine flu presents a real and present danger to public health. The IEHA is pleased to provide this information from the CDC.
Home Rental Cleaning
Move-In & Move-Out Home Rental Cleaning
Many tenants worry about getting their security deposits back. Having a professional service clean the unit after everyone has moved out is one way to help guarantee the unit will be clean and ready for inspection by the landlord.
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.
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.
Child Safety
Medicine Storage is a Life or Death Matter
Children four and younger more likely to be hospitalized after unintentionally swallowing medicines than all other unintentional injuries.
Professional Carpet Cleaning
CRI Makes Cleaning Service Seal of Approval More Consumer Friendly
Expanded program requires carpet cleaning companies to uphold principles of customer service and satisfaction, and to comply with a professional code of conduct.
Enzymes
Good Bugs Eat Dirt - Healthier Cleaning Concept from Nature
Scientists have perfected microbial formulations for cleaning use.
The Cleantrust
Risks of Water, Fire, and Mold Damage
Life is full of surprises, and not all of them good! Depending on the severity of the incident, picking up the pieces and putting things back as they were can be a challenge many homeowners would rather avoid.
Carpet Cleaning
Q&A on Carpet Cleaning
The IICRC answers several commonly asked questions about professional carpet cleaning.
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.
Water Damage
Prevention and Cleanup: Water Damage From Winter Storms and Cracked Pipes
Every year the combination of winter storms and frozen pipes causes millions of dollars in water damage to homes and buildings. Here's what you can do to prevent problems or clean up.