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• CRI

  Olympic Cleaning? Has Your Vacuum Been Awarded a Gold, Silver or Bronze?

  Check the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) for top performers in soil removal, indoor air quality and carpet protection.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Go for the Deep Carpet Dirt

  Your carpet's fibers, whether natural or man-made, dictate the method you should use for regular deep cleanings.
• Carpet

  Truth or Myth: Carpet Aggravates Allergies

  Does carpet aggravate allergies, or not?
• Indoor Contaminants

  Stop Pollution Indoors

  Ten steps to better indoor environmental quality
• Carpet Terms

  Carpet Terms

  Basic terminology to help you become more educated when it comes to your carpet purchase and installation.
• Oxygen Bleach

  Oxi-type Bleach Stains

  Stain removal products containing oxygen bleaches must be used correctly or bleach spots may result.
• Cleaning Science

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

  Exposing myths of green cleaning.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sun Damage

  Sunlight Damage

  Some dyes and dye methods help vibrant color to endure long exposure to UV rays.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Why Should People with Asthma & Allergies Vacuum?

  Vacuuming is an essential part of limiting exposure to asthma and allergy triggers such as pet dander, dust mites, pollen and other allergens.
• Backpack Vacuums

  Backpack Vacuums — New Secret Weapon

  10 cleaning solutions with a backpack model vacuum cleaner
• Stain Removal

  Carpet Cleaning Tips - Spot Removal

  Removing Tough Spots and Stains (Think Red Wine and Chocolate).
• Asthma And Allergies

  How to Reduce Allergens in Your Home

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

  The Right Advice at the Right Price

  Get free housekeeping guidance by phone.
• Professional Cleaning Services

  Hiring the Best of the Best Professional Cleaners

  In today’s fiscal climate, there is no shortage of often ill-qualified people offering to clean and restore your valuable possessions, but how do you determine who truly knows what they are doing – i.e., how do you tell the “Masters” from the “Jacks-of-all-Trades”? In a word: Certification.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Should Asthmatics and Allergy Sufferers Have Pets?

  That depends, but either way they can take the proper steps to reduce exposure to pet allergens.
• Professional Cleaning Services

  Is Hiring a Professional Really Necessary?

  Not every job requires professional assistance. However, when a professional is needed, not all professionals measure up. How can consumers choose whom to hire?
• Asthma And Allergies

  Good Reasons To "Flip" Your Home Maintenance Routines

  From getting out blankets, replacing smoke detector batteries, and flipping mattresses, many people start "flipping" their home routines when the seasons change.
• Odor Control

  Odor Control and Removal Made Easy

  Identify the source and attack it intelligently.

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