Explore

Sort results by: Best Match | Alphabetically

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Mattress

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

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

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