Explore

Sort results by: Best Match | Alphabetically

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

• Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• CRI

  An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Enzyme

  These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

Free Cleaning Checklist

Find a Certified Professional

Ads, ad links or content on this page are not necessarily endorsed by IICRC.

Find CRI Certified Vacuum Cleaners and Carpet Cleaning Products

The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) does not necessarily endorse products, ads, links or content appearing on this page. To find CRI-approved vacuum cleaners and carpet cleaners, visit www.carpet-rug.org.

Glimpse the Microscopic World of Germs and Dust at KaiScience: The Cleaning Science Community.

Find WOOLSAFE Approved Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Companies

Popular Topics: Housekeeping Tips | House Cleaning Tips | Carpet Cleaning | Stains | Clean My House | Stain Removal
Green Cleaning | Cleaning Service | Spring Cleaning | Air Cleaners | Vacuum Cleaners