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• Asthma And Allergies

  The New England Journal of Medicine: No Difference in Allergen Levels in Carpeted vs. Uncarpeted Homes

  Study found no difference in the improvement experienced by children who lived in homes with carpet versus children from homes with other types of flooring.
• Entry Mats

  Matting Matters for Reducing Spring Cleaning

  Place the right type and length of walk-off matting outside and inside exterior doors to stop dust, dirt and moisture from entering.
• Carpet Cleaning

  How to Choose and Use a Carpet Spotter

  When spills are dealt with promptly and properly using a CRI-approved spot remover, they can be quick and easy to clean up.
• Carpet Extractors

  How to Choose and Use a “Home” Carpet Extractor

  There are a variety of carpet cleaners on the market and four factors to consider when choosing a unit for your home.
• Mold

  Clean, Dry Carpet Won't Grow Mold

  Moldy carpet is unheard of when carpet is kept clean and dry.
• Asthma And Allergies

  How to Reduce Allergens in Your Home

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

  Cleaning Up After Crafts

  How to minimize the mess your pint-size Picassos make.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Five Reasons to Take Better Care of Your Carpet

  Why and how to work smarter, not harder, to keep your carpet looking great for years to come.
• Professional Cleaning Services

  Explaining the IICRC

  The IICRC is a non-profit organization that sets standards for the cleaning and restoration industry. Many professionals follow these guidelines when cleaning a commercial or residential property.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Why You Want Carpet to Come Clean

  Cleaning carpet may seem like more of a chore than dusting a coffee table, but properly cleaning and maintaining your carpet makes all the difference in the world.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Q&A on Carpet Cleaning

  The IICRC answers several commonly asked questions about professional carpet cleaning.
• 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).
• Fall Cleaning

  Flip the Seasons! Fall is the Best Time to Clean

  Spring cleaning is a misnomer! Fall is by far the best time to clean.
• Flooring

  Tips for Wood Flooring and Hard Surface Flooring

  Hardwood and other floors a hassle? The IICRC experts share tips on cleaning and maintaining wood and hard surface floors.
• Acoustics

  Carpet Just Sounds Better

  Carpet is one of the best noise-absorbing acoustical materials.

• Carpet as an Ergonomic Issue

  Just remember as you drop off your children at school and see carpet in the learning environment, exactly what an important role it plays in your child’s productivity.
• Good Housekeeping

  Good Housekeeping Magazine Celebrates its 125th Anniversary

  Observing its 125th anniversary in 2010, Good Housekeeping has served as a source of practical information to successfully run a home.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  Carpet is a Safety Device

  CRI President Werner Braun discusses carpet’s safety and comfort features.
• Carpet Installation

  Carpet Industry Supports 'Cash for Caulkers' Legislation

  Carpet's energy-saving benefits contribute to a tax credit for homeowners.
• Spring Cleaning

  Spring into Cleaning

  The Clean Trust has a few tips to make cleaning easier.

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