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Furniture
Can Prolonged Sitting Be Dangerous to Health?
How much time does a person sit at home and how does it affect his or her overall health? Some studies note that worldwide the average person spends roughly 300 minutes, or 21% of their day sitting; many people spend much longer. What can remain after we get up? In many cases, “fallout”...
Carpet Cleaning
Be Proactive in Carpet Care
Your carpet installation is a significant investment, both in monetary terms and overall home image. It is important to implement a maintenance program from the beginning.
Spring Cleaning
The Dos and Don'ts of Spring Cleaning
The best ways to tackle overlooked jobs like windows, curtains and upholstery.
Professional Carpet Cleaning
How Often Should I Get My Carpets Cleaned?
Frequently-used carpet should be professionally cleaned annually or more often, depending on conditions.
Carpet Cleaning
Deep Carpet Cleaning Secrets
Do your own carpet cleaning, or let the carpet cleaning pros handle it.
Organizing Strategies
Getting Organized for Good
Principles you can apply in your organizing journey to achieve lasting change.
Static Electricity
Static Control
Studies have revealed that static electricity does not become a problem with most people until the relative humidity drops below 40 percent.
Sweeping
Sweeping Made Easy
Sweeping can be downright simple if you follow a few basic principles.
Carpet Cleaning
Using Proper Carpet Cleaning Products Pays Off
How do you keep carpet looking great? Easy. The simplest way to protect your carpet investment is preserving its quality using products with the green and blue label of the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Seal of Approval Program (SOA).
Carpet Cleaning
How to Choose and Use a Carpet Spotter
When spills are dealt with promptly and properly using a CRI-approved spot remover, they can be quick and easy to clean up.
Stain Removal
Carpet Stain Removal
Time is of the essence to remove that carpet stain and prevent it from staying put for the long haul.
Carpet Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning ABCs
Mastery of the basics will help ensure your carpet stays clean and healthy.
Dust Mites
Fighting Dust Mite Allergies — With Vacuuming & Steam Vapor
Study shows vacuuming & steam vapor sanitizing effective.
Sun Damage
Sunlight Damage
Some dyes and dye methods help vibrant color to endure long exposure to UV rays.
Cleaning Science
Ring Around the Carpet
Discover how soil-filtration lines develop and how to address them.
Steam Vapor
Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery
Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.
Carpet Cleaning
Carpet Cleaning Tips - Do-It-Yourself or Professional Cleaning?
Interim vs. deep cleaning: when to call in the pros.
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.
Schools
Not Just for Looks: Outlining Reasons for Clean Schools
When a school looks clean and healthy, people tend to have a positive attitude about it. But looks can be deceiving: a clean-looking school may have been cleaned merely for appearance and not for health. Desks may have heavy chemical residues and bacterial contamination. Restrooms may have been treated with a harsh disinfectant — the sink handles wiped but not sanitized. A fragranced deodorizer or air freshener may be hanging in the air emitting chemicals without addressing the source of the odor.
Carpet Cleaning
What is the Standard Drying Time When Carpet is Cleaned?
Just-cleaned carpet should dry within six to eight hours or less, and should never stay damp more than 24 hours, or microbial growth and odor may occur.