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• Cleaning Products

  The Importance of Product Testing by Your Home Cleaning Company

  Product testing doesn’t have to be a complicated process or take much time, but it does need to be a planned and defined process with specific things to measure and reliable ways to measure them.
• Mold

  Five Principles of Mold Cleanup

  There are five general principles of cleaning up - or remediating - mold.
• IICRC

  Why Hire Certified Cleaning Services?

  The IICRC provides a consumer referral service to locate trained and certified cleaning and restoration firms and technicians.
• Cleaning Products

  A Guide to Choosing Cleaning Products – Seeing Past the Marketing Hype

  Don't let the marketing hype pull the wool over your eyes. Make sure your cleaning products and methods are actually getting things clean.
• Water Damage

  How Do Water Damage Restorers Use Infrared Cameras?

  Infrared cameras, like infrared thermometers, are used to detect surface temperature differences: here's how they help cleantrust-Certified experts ensure your home is dry after a flood or other water incident.
• News

  Prospectus Finalized - IEHA’s High Performance Cleaning Product (HPCP) Testing Program

  IEHA has announced that the prospectus for its High Performance Cleaning Product (HPCP) Testing Program with the University of Massachusetts Lowell has been finalized and is available for download.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Expands the Seal of Approval Program

  New pet odor and stain category, new Platinum Level for extractors and systems, and energy efficiency rating option for vacuums introduced.
• Cleaning Product Ingredients

  New Source for Cleaning Product Ingredient Information - SDA Ingredient Central

  Webpage provides direct access to information on cleaning product ingredients.
• IICRC

  After the Water Recedes - Dealing Quickly with Water Damage

  As a result of a recent flooding disaster, your home may look like a river ran through it. Here's what to do right away.
• Cleaning Science

  Expert Q&A: How does a HEPA filter work on a vacuum?

  How HEPA filters work on a vacuum cleaner, and how to be a smart shopper.
• Cleaning Science

  Expert Q&A: What are the biggest misconceptions about green cleaning?

  Exposing myths of green cleaning.
• Antimicrobial

  Introduction to Antimicrobial Products or "Treated Articles"

  What kind of antimicrobial properties do they have?
• Cleaning Science

  New Enzyme Alternative to Bleach - Keeping Whites Whiter Naturally

  Anyone who has washed or worn white clothes knows that white shirts stop looking white after a few washes and start to turn a shade of gray. A new laundry-detergent enzyme helps prevent this from happening, without the use of bleach.
• House Cleaning Tips

  Cleanliness is Next to Disinfection

  While cleanliness may be next to godliness, it’s also very closely related to disinfection.
• Cleaning Science

  Dusting - The Science of Dust Buildup

  Why common household dust behaves as it does.
• Antibacterial

  A Perspective on Antibacterials — Please Don't Routinely Use Pesticides

  One cleaning expert shares his views on antibacterial products.
• Sponge

  Sponge Wars

  A cleaning tool that needs regular cleaning.
• Cleaning Science

  Using Bacteria to Clean

  Use this tiny labor force to get the job done without harmful chemicals.
• Motivation

  Clean Up and Slim Down!

  Science says cleaning burns calories! Build a fitness program for you and for your home!
• Cleaning Science

  Self-Cleaning Windows

  Building materials have come a long way in housework prevention.

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