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IICRC
After the Water Recedes - Dealing Quickly with Water Damage
As a result of a recent flooding disaster, your home may look like a river ran through it. Here's what to do right away.
Basement
Correcting Mold and Musty Odors from Basements
Relative humidity levels rising above 50 percent stimulate the growth of mold, mildew, bacteria and other biological allergens, which generate musty odors and can aggravate allergies.
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.
Water Damage
How to Determine What to Keep or Save After Water Damage Occurs
Whether you are the victim of a flood or your plumbing sprang a leak while you're on vacation, the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) offers some helpful suggestions on what to do.
Mold
Is There a Fungus Among Us?
Be in the know before panicking about mold.
Odor Control
Odor Control and Removal Made Easy
Identify the source and attack it intelligently.
Static Electricity
Static Control
Studies have revealed that static electricity does not become a problem with most people until the relative humidity drops below 40 percent.
Asthma And Allergies
Taming Indoor Allergy and Asthma Triggers
Hidden contributors to 'sick buildings', allergies, asthma - plus how to avoid 'couch potato asthma.'
Mold
What You Need to Know about Mold
U.S. environmental officials discuss the problem and outline steps to clean up and prevent mold from returning.