Explore

Sort results by: Best Match | Alphabetically

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• 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.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Dander

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

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

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.

Also visit our sister site, HealthyHouseInstitute.com, for comprehensive coverage on green & healthy homes.

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