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Smoke Alarms
Be a Detector Detective
Tips for keeping smoke and CO detectors on active duty.
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.
Fireplace
Fireplace Safety Tips
Be sure to take a few safety steps before stoking the flames.
Fireplace
For a Healthy Hearth
Take a few smart measures before settling in for a warm winter in front of the fire.
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.
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
Risks of Water, Fire, and Mold Damage
Life is full of surprises, and not all of them good! Depending on the severity of the incident, picking up the pieces and putting things back as they were can be a challenge many homeowners would rather avoid.
Smoke Alarms
Smoke Alarm Savvy
Choices, choices. With more than one variety ... which will get you and your family out of the house fastest?
Smoke
Smoke Damage - A Menace to Civilization: What to Do?
Where there's fire, there's usually smoke. Although experts do their best to contain a fire, they are all but helpless in controlling the billowing clouds of smoke that fire creates. What can you do once the damage has been done?
Fireplace
Wise Wood Burning
If you intend to burn wood to help this winter's heating bill, check out these safety tips from the Chimney Safety Institute of America.