The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announced that the Board of Directors has voted to return the formal name of the organization to the IICRC, keeping "cleantrust" as the service mark of the organization.

Change is the word that best explains the last eight months at the IICRC. Between restructuring the board of directors, to announcing the ITA (International Trade Association) and launching (and re-launching) the new branding, I understand that a lot has been going on and it’s probably been tough to stay informed.

Vacuuming is a chore for many of our clients (and for us too). We know that there are probably a thousand other things they would rather be doing.

The Professional Association of Cleaning & Restoration (PACR) will be busy this summer!

Homeowners have several misconceptions relating to smoke odor in clothing and other household fabrics. First, they believe that closed closet doors or closed drawers provide protection against smoke residue and odor in a moderate-to-heavy smoke damage situation. That simply is not true. 

Mobile Internet is now one of the key media outlets consumers use to find local businesses.

 

The new International Trade Association ICRA is well on its way. The affiliation agreements have been sent to all the participating associations.

Are you breathing a sigh of relief that winter is finally over? Are you relieved that now your phone is ringing? While the doldrums of winter and the lack of phone calls is still a recent memory, let me encourage you to avoid the same trap next year by ramping up your marketing while you are busy.

The Professional Association of Cleaning & Restoration (PACR) is ready for spring!

Vinyl composition tile, or VCT, is by far the most common resilient floor covering that the floor maintenance technician is exposed to.