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Cleaning Services
Hiring a Carpet Cleaner? Check Out "Seal of Approval" Service Providers
The Carpet and Rug Institute recognizes Service Providers that use proven products and processes to clean carpets.
Radon
Living Greener And Breathing Healthier Air
Living "green" is about more than just energy efficiency and recycling; it's also about giving your family a healthier home.
Saving Money
Stretching Your Family's Dollar Around The Home
Making a few wise purchases now can fatten your pocketbook in the long term - from adjusting heating and cooling systems to switching to soft water so your washing machine and clothing will last longer.
Green Living
Winter Green - Living More Sustainably in Winter
When it comes to living green, especially during winter, people are often struck with the paralysis of analysis. But every little bit helps; even minor changes in the home and workplace can positively impact sustainability.
Organizing Strategies
Garage Storage Tips
For most of us, 'out of sight – out of mind' means we relegate all of our ‘stuff’ into the junk drawer of the house – the garage. Here's how to do it effectively.
Carpet
Health Perspectives: Choosing and Installing New Carpet
Going green when choosing and installing new carpet.
Water Damage
Prevention and Cleanup: Water Damage From Winter Storms and Cracked Pipes
Every year the combination of winter storms and frozen pipes causes millions of dollars in water damage to homes and buildings. Here's what you can do to prevent problems or clean up.
Cleaning Services
Helpful Tips for Choosing a Trustworthy Home Cleaning Service
Be better prepared to select an honest, reliable cleaning service – and enjoy the benefits.
Home Improvement
Getting Help with Home Improvements and Repairs
Home improvements and repairs can cost thousands of dollars and are the subject of frequent complaints. Here are helpful tips when selecting a contractor.
Home Improvement
IICRC ANSI-Approved S520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation Available
The new reference guide, which provides updates to the standard originally released in 2003, will help cleaning professionals provide high-quality service, and assist consumers in finding qualified firms to perform remediation.
Organizing Strategies
Stick to Your Resolution to Get Organized
Thinking something has got to change and making it change are often two different things. It doesn’t have to be that way. You can indeed resolve to get more organized and make it happen.
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.
Indoor Air Quality
Five Ways to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home
The good news is that the most difficult and expensive measures are not always the most effective – nor are they always necessary.
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.
Energy Efficiency
Clean Coils Improve Energy Efficiency
HVAC coils should be cleaned at regular intervals for optimum efficiency.
Organizing Strategies
Six Common Organizing Mistakes
“Dig out” of the backlog you’ve created over the years and “dig in” to set up new systems to help you manage in the future.
Mold
Silent Menace in Your Home: Mold
Hannah Keeley offers this first installment in her Healthy Home series about hidden dangers in your home — and what to do about them.
Garage
Cleaning Garage Floors
Cleaning your garage floor is the first step if you want to change the room into a livable space, lay down new flooring, or just to improve overall appearance and safety.
Fire Retardants
Removing Forest Fire or Wildfire Retardants
Technical tips on removing fire retardants.