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Water Testing Helps Ensure Better Water For Homeowners
Homeowners use water for many purposes, including drinking, cooking, washing, heating, humidifying, flushing (the No. 1 use of water in a home) and their pets. Those are just a few reasons homeowners should make sure they understand what’s in their water.
Water Damage
After the Emergency
How to handle food stuffs, kitchen surfaces, and fabrics that come into contact with flood water.
Water Damage
How to Determine What to Keep or Save After Water Damage Occurs
Whether you are the victim of a flood or your plumbing sprang a leak while you're on vacation, the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) offers some helpful suggestions on what to do.
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.
Remediation
How Moisture Meters Can Help After Flooding
Why many cleantrust-Certified professionals use moisture meters during and after completion of flood cleanup or other water restoration.
Disaster Cleanup
Recovering from a Flood or Other Disaster? Hire a Certified Firm
Do not attempt to treat major water or fire, smoke and odor damage yourself. A far more practical solution is to hire a certified restoration firm for professional advice and assistance.
The Cleantrust
Need Help? Contact the IICRC
If you need expert help with carpet care, water-damage restoration or any of 21 expertise areas, the IICRC can help.
Remediation
Need Restoration or Remediation? The IICRC Can Help
The non-profit IICRC continues to reach out to consumers, insurance companies, and government agencies to raise awareness of the value of using well trained, certified technicians and firms to perform restoration and remediation work.
Mold
Mold Can Cause Serious Health Problems
It's dark, it's dangerous, and it's alive....
Lawn Mower
Consumer Reports Tests Lawn Mowers and Tractors
Find out Consumer Reports' picks, plus tips for keeping (or making) your lawn beautiful.
Sprinklers
Tips for Winterizing Your Sprinkler System
Part of maintaining a healthy lawn is making sure your irrigation system is protected against harsh winter weather.
Saving Water
Drought Or No Drought: Saving Water Is Important Year-Round
Save money and prevent water damage with the same techniques used to preserve the water supply.
Lead
Lead in Your Drinking Water?
Lead, rarely a concern at water's source, may indeed be present by the time that water pours out of your tap. Here's what to do.
Water Filtration
Selecting the Right Water Treatment System for Your Family
Carbon filter? Reverse osmosis? Water softener? Ultraviolet system? Find answers here.
Soft Water
Make Household Chores Easier With Softened Water
Use soft water and you'll do less hard scrubbing.
Disaster Safety
Caution Near Flood Water
EPA and HHS urge caution in areas exposed to contaminated flood water.
Safety
Avoid Shocking Experiences — Electrical Safety at Home
Keep electrical cleaning appliances from becoming hazardous.
Hardwood Floors
Hardwood Floors — Easy Tips for Cleaning
According to the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), hardwood floors are low maintenance, beautiful and can last for years with the right care.
Car
Car Care Secrets
What's the secret to better car care? Mary Findley offers tips for keeping your vehicle looking its best.
Disaster Cleanup
Storm Damage Restoration
The following information is submitted by The Clean Trust as a public service to those who have suffered water-related losses due to storm damage (e.g., hurricane, tornado).