Explore

Sort results by: Best Match | Alphabetically

• Carbon monoxide

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

• Leaf blower

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

• Natural ventilation

  A scientific term for “airing the place out.”

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Ventilation

  Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Microban®

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

• MSDS

  What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" 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.

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