Some help from our friends...

Explore

Article: 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.
Article: Need Restoration or Remediation? 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.
Article: SDA Survey: Wipes Increasingly Work Their Way Around the House
Wipe Usage is on the Rise Countrywide – 71% Say They Use Wipes.
Article: Stain Removal Made Easier
Understanding spot ‘make-up’ is key to removal.
Article: 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).

Review: Dirt Devil Quick Power Cordless Stick Vac
The Dirt Devil Quick Power Cordless Stick Vacuum is a lightweight and versatile vacuum for everyday use.
Review: Black and Decker 36 Volt Rechargeable Cordless String Trimmer
The Black and Decker 36 Volt high performance rechargeable trimmer is a great alternative to gas-powered trimmers.
Green Cleaning
Review: Wonder Tablitz Citrus All-Purpose Cleaner
Environmentally, this product makes a lot of sense.
Review: Zibra Open It
Releasing a product from its people-proof package is now a little safer and easier.
Review: NeatReceipts Scanalizer
Should you buy the machine that can make receipt piles disappear?

Tool: Combat Ant Killing Gel
Easy-to-use, no-odor gel that gets control of your ant infestation in three to five days.
Tool: 1.5 Gallon Round Stainless Steel Touchless Trashcan TX
Compact automatic, hands-free trashcan that helps prevent the spread of germs and odors.
Tool: BISSELL Acarosan Dust Mite Powder
Kills dust mites on carpets and rugs with lasting effects for up to one month.
Tool: BISSELL Acarosan Dust Mite Spray
Kills dust mites on upholstery, mattresses, and pillows with lasting effects for up to two weeks.
Tool: OxiClean Miracle Foam
Versatile, multi-purpose cleaner that uses foam action to dissolve tough residues while you wait.

Book: Infection Control For Dummies
Ambitious range of information for professionals, but also average people, on professional infection control.
Book: Clean Care Seminars' Specialized Carpet & Upholstery Spotting
An in-depth book for carpet spot and stain removal.
Book: It's All Too Much
An easy plan for living a fuller life with less stuff.
Book: Real Simple: Cleaning
Room-by-room strategies for cleaning every room in your home.
Book: Cleaning with Kip Koala
Kip Koala helps kids keep their hands and rooms clean and healthy through coloring, word search and interactive activities with parents.

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

The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) does not necessarily endorse products, ads, links or content appearing on this page. To find CRI-approved vacuum cleaners and carpet cleaners, visit www.carpet-rug.org.

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.