Stain Removal Wizard Available from The Housekeeping Channel (HC) and IICRC

Entertain Without Stress: Online Tool Removes the Guesswork from Removing Carpet, Upholstery Stains

Boise, Idaho (PRWEB) November 19, 2008 -- Go ahead and invite Cousin Al this year. The new Stain Removal Wizard at HousekeepingChannel.com - produced in collaboration with the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) - gives step-by-step instructions for removing virtually any type of stain from carpets and upholstery.

Whether it's brown gravy on the new rug or Al's leaky ballpoint pen on the sofa, this free online tool saves time and frustration when cleaning up after messy guests. Users simply select the type of stain from a menu of options and the Stain Removal Wizard guides them through steps for effective removal.

Treatments use inexpensive, readily-available products. The Wizard also gives "next step" recommendations for particularly troublesome stains.

"We believe the Stain Removal Wizard will be helpful to consumers, eliminating the guesswork from their toughest cleaning dilemmas," said Allen Rathey, president of HousekeepingChannel.com.

Recommendations are based on proven, effective methods. Developed in conjunction with the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC), the Stain Removal Wizard incorporates the accumulated knowledge of over 42,000 restoration and cleaning professionals.

Access the Stain Removal Wizard here: www.housekeepingchannel.com/stain_removal_wizard

"This is just one more way our partnership with the IICRC helps consumers to recognize and value the extensive technical knowledge and professional standards of IICRC-certified firms," Rathey said.

Visitors to HousekeepingChannel.com can also access a database of certified IICRC firms when more extensive cleaning or disaster restoration is needed.

About The Housekeeping Channel
The Housekeeping Channel www.housekeepingchannel.com strives to be the Web's most comprehensive storehouse of factual information for consumers and media on achieving a cleaner, more organized and healthier indoor environment. The site provides how-to tutorials, news and reviews regarding the latest innovations in the cleaning industry, time-saving systems and motivation for keeping a better house at the click of a mouse.

About IICRC
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) www.certifiedcleaners.org is a non-profit certifying body for the floor and carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning and disaster restoration industry. Organized in 1972, the IICRC currently represents more than 5200 Certified Firms and more than 42,000 Certified Technicians in 33 countries. The IICRC sets consensus standards for inspection, cleaning and disaster restoration. Locate IICRC-Certified Firms at www.certifiedcleaners.org.

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