Explore

• Ten Things You Should Know Before Using Household Cleaning Chemicals

  Dr. Berger shares his insights on chemical cleaning products.

• Carpet and Rug Institute Earns ANSI Certification For Its Green Carpet Testing Programs

  The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) is the first organization within the soft floor covering sector to earn accreditation as a certification body for indoor air quality by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI).

• Houseplants That Clean Your Indoor Air

  Strategic selection and placement of household plants improves the air you breathe.

• Conquering Condensation

  Take steps to relieve window wetness and mold growth.

• Five Tips for a Healthier Home

  The environment in our homes has a big impact on the quality of our lives and health. Give your house a check-up with these tips.

• Ventilation

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

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Environmental agents

  What the scientists mean when using this term.

• Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• EverFresh ™ Air Exchange System

  Open the window for fresh air — without bringing in pollen and dust.

• IQAir Health Pro

  There are air filters/cleaners and then there are mega machines like the IQAir Health Pro.

• Hoover Self Propelled WindTunnel Ultra Upright Vacuum

  The Hoover Self Propelled WindTunnel Ultra Upright is a great tool to remove allergens from your home.

• FilterStream DustTamer Deluxe D4200

  A lambswool duster and vacuum combined.

• Restore Spray & Clean

  It cleans, it shines ... it's tough on grease?

• 3M Filtrete™ Ultra Slim Air Purifier

  A filter that is only 4 inches thick but is still 98% effective at capturing large and microscopic particles.

• IQAir HealthPro Plus

  Indoor air purifier captures both fine particles and gases.

• Filtrete Ultra Allergen Filter

  3M's top-of-the-line HVAC filter.

• Silent Master Central Vacuum

  Quiet, powerful central vacuum.
• Cleaning Products

  3M Filtrete™ Ultra Quiet Air Purifier

  One of the quietest air purifiers available that captures both large and microscopic allergens.

• My House Is Killing Me!

  A step-by-step approach to identifying, controlling and often eliminating the sources of indoor pollutants and allergens.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet Cleaning Tips for Dummies®

  How-to guide offers easy carpet cleaning tips.

• Houseplants For Dummies

  Cultivate your green thumb.

• How to Clean Practically Anything

  Consumer Reports provides hundreds of timesaving solutions for all around the house.

• It's All Too Much

  An easy plan for living a fuller life with less stuff.

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

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