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Hand-washing
Hand Dishwashing Problems, Causes and Solutions
Do you have tough spots or stains that you can't get off your dishes or cookware? Here's how to remove them.
Laundry
Back to Black: Keep Darks from Fading
Learn how to keep blacks black, protect bright colors in the laundry, and get rid of melted chocolate on your clothes.
Carpet Cleaning
The Science Behind Clean Carpet
CRI's Seal of Approval (SOA) program uses precise science to test carpet cleaning products to help ensure certified products will get your carpets clean.
Stain Removal
Tips for Carpet Color Repair
Color repair by cleantrust-Certified technicians can provide a "face lift", allowing carpet to look good throughout its lifetime.
Stain Removal
Consumer Reports Tests Reveal Which Stain Treatments Really Work
Which stain removers work best at removing a variety of stains? CR tested them on coffee, blood, wine, sebum, motor oil, and grass stains.
Carpet Cleaning
How to Choose and Use a Carpet Spotter
When spills are dealt with promptly and properly using a CRI-approved spot remover, they can be quick and easy to clean up.
Stain Removal
Ask Nancy - Toothpaste and Potato Chip Stains
Nancy Bock of the American Cleaning Institute answers questions about removing toothpaste and potato chip stains.
Laundry Detergent
What's New in the Laundry Room
Convenience, performance, and sustainability drive new innovations, including ultra-concentrated laundry detergents.
Crafts
Cleaning Up After Crafts
How to minimize the mess your pint-size Picassos make.
Carpet Cleaning
Using Proper Carpet Cleaning Products Pays Off
How do you keep carpet looking great? Easy. The simplest way to protect your carpet investment is preserving its quality using products with the green and blue label of the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Seal of Approval Program (SOA).
Laundry Detergent
Laundry Detergent Test: High Price Doesn’t Guarantee High Performance
Common laundry detergents may perform better at stain and dirt removal than higher priced ones.
Spring Cleaning
The Dos and Don'ts of Spring Cleaning
The best ways to tackle overlooked jobs like windows, curtains and upholstery.
Carpet Cleaning
Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Expands the Seal of Approval Program
New pet odor and stain category, new Platinum Level for extractors and systems, and energy efficiency rating option for vacuums introduced.
Stain Removal
Summer Stain-Fighting Secrets
Don't cry over spilled milk or juice or many other kinds of stains. Instead, heed a few hints on getting carpet clean.
Hardwood Floors
Caring For Wood Floors
Protect your investment by taking simple precautions, and properly clean floors.
Carpet Cleaning
Keep Carpet Like New - Take the Right Steps
These tips can help you keep your carpet looking newer, longer - saving time and money.
Pets
Pets & People: Protecting Your Carpet
The United States is home to some 68 million dog owners and 73 million cat owners, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. That’s a lot of love — and a lot of carpet stains. Accidents on carpet require quick cleanup to remove bacteria and odor.
Carpet Cleaning
Q and A - Exploring Myths About Carpet
Few flooring materials have generated more vigorous discussion than carpet. Why? Many people misunderstand its maintenance requirements or assume that carpet is just an unhealthy product. This Q&A dispels common myths about carpet.
Professional Carpet Cleaning
Need Your Carpet Cleaned by a Professional?
Find a service you can trust by contacting the IICRC.
Carpet Cleaning
Are You Using Seal-of-Approval Products?
The CRI Seal of Approval program identifies effective carpet cleaning solutions and equipment. Only the best pass the test.