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• 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

  Carpet Cleaning Tips - Do-It-Yourself or Professional Cleaning?

  Interim vs. deep cleaning: when to call in the pros.
• Steam Vapor

  Use 'Dry' Steam Vapor Treatment for Healthier Carpet, Upholstery

  Steam vapor cleaning differs from traditional "steam cleaning" of carpet.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Vacuum?

  Vacuuming is an essential part of limiting exposure to asthma and allergy triggers such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen and other allergens.
• Rugs

  Treat Your Rug Right

  How to care for high quality area rugs.
• Carpet

  Choose Your Carpet Wisely

  It's time to become an informed carpet purchaser. Know your fibers and how they will perform in your home.
• Asthma And Allergies

  How to Reduce Allergens in Your Home

  Complete avoidance may be difficult, but simple steps can be taken to reduce exposure.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Q & A on Asthma, Allergies and Carpet

  The Carpet & Rug Institute provides answers to commonly asked questions about carpets, asthma and allergies.
• Carpet Cleaning

  What is a Hot Water Extraction ("Steam") Cleaning Method?

  "Live steam" is not employed in this cleaning method, only warm or hot water.
• Vacuuming

  Vacuum Cleaner Testing at Consumer Reports

  When Consumer Reports talks, people listen.
• Cleaning Science

  Carpet and Fabric Spots from Acne Creams

  Skincare and other household products containing benzoyl peroxide can put bleached spots on carpet and fabrics.
• Backpack Vacuums

  Backpack Vacuums — New Secret Weapon

  10 cleaning solutions with a backpack model vacuum cleaner
• Flooring

  Hard Floor Care Made Easy

  When you get down to it, a hard-surface floor is easy to care for.
• Washing Walls

  Washing Flat Paint or Enamel?

  Attack a wall with the right approach.
• Spring Cleaning

  The Dos and Don'ts of Spring Cleaning

  The best ways to tackle overlooked jobs like windows, curtains and upholstery.
• Time Saving

  Smarter Not Harder

  Speed is less about muscles than about busting time wasters and poor techniques.
• Carpet

  Health Perspectives: Choosing and Installing New Carpet

  Going green when choosing and installing new carpet.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  How to Buy A Vacuum Cleaner

  Type vs. hype: what’s the best vacuum for your needs?
• Stain Removal

  Stain Removal During and After the Party - A Professional's View

  Act Quickly! Ninety percent of the spots on carpet and upholstery can be removed completely if they are absorbed, blotted and flushed within two or three minutes.
• Organizing Strategies

  Organize Your Cleaning Supplies 1-2-3

  The only tools and products you need are the ones you use, and organizing your cleaning supplies will make it easier to find what you need.

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