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• Carpet

  Health Perspectives: Choosing and Installing New Carpet

  Going green when choosing and installing new carpet.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  How To Maintain Your Vacuum Cleaner

  To keep your vacuum cleaner operating at peak levels of performance, follow these simple maintenance tips from the IEHA.
• Professional Carpet Cleaning

  Deep Cleaning and Selecting A Carpet Cleaning Professional

  If you find that no matter how much you vacuum, your carpet still does not look like it used to, it may be time for deep cleaning. While there are do-it-yourself cleaning methods on the market, hiring a professional is often the safest, fastest and easiest option.
• Central Vacuums

  Benefits of Central Vacuums

  Seven reasons to go central.
• Flooring

  Floor Care Tips

  Here are some tips from the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA) on how to properly care for and maintain one of the hardest working surfaces in your house.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  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).
• Carpet Cleaning

  What is a Hot Water Extraction ("Steam") Cleaning Method?

  "Live steam" is not employed in this cleaning method, only warm or hot water.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Happiness is . . . Shiny Floors and Tidy Toilets?

  SDA reveals results of Clean Surface Satisfaction Survey.
• House Cleaning Tips

  Cleanliness is Next to Disinfection

  While cleanliness may be next to godliness, it’s also very closely related to disinfection.
• Spring Cleaning

  Upswing in Spring Cleaning, Says SDA

  More people are Spring Cleaning. Find out how and why.
• Rugs

  Oriental Rugs and More

  Rug weaving is a tradition that spans the centuries and many cultures.
• 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.
• Stain Removal

  Carpet Cleaning Tips - Removing Ink, Paint, Rust, and More

  Spot and stain removal.
• Stone

  Stone Care Tips - Before and After the Party

  Protecting your stone surfaces — countertops, walls, vanities and floors — is a must before and after entertaining.
• Smoke

  Home Restoration After the Smoke Clears

  The IICRC provides tips for fire victims facing clean up.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  Consumer Reports Finds Vacuums' Claims to Remove Allergens Mean Less Than They Suggest

  Extensive CR testing also finds some stylish vacuums to be sub-par performers.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  Carpet and Rug Institute's Seal of Approval Goes "Green"

  CRI adds Green Vacuum Cleaners and Green Cleaning Certification.
• Mold

  Mold Can Cause Serious Health Problems

  It's dark, it's dangerous, and it's alive....
• Asthma And Allergies

  Know Your Asthma Triggers and Clear the Air

  Keys to asthma-proofing your home.
• Remodeling

  Consumer Reports Shows How to Avoid Design Goofs When Remodeling a Dream Kitchen

  In-depth kitchen report includes CR ratings and buying advice for flooring, countertops, ranges, microwaves and range hoods, cooktops, wall ovens, refrigerators and dishwashers.

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