Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: June 2026
PropertyCareSecrets is an independent consumer research and editorial resource. In the interest of full transparency, this page explains how this site operates, how we generate revenue, and how that revenue relationship affects — or does not affect — our editorial content.
FTC Compliance Statement
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (16 CFR Part 255), PropertyCareSecrets discloses that some of the links and buttons on this website are affiliate links. This means that if you click on a link and subsequently make a qualifying purchase, PropertyCareSecrets may receive a commission from the merchant or affiliate network at no additional cost to you. The price you pay for any product or service is not affected by whether you arrive via an affiliate link.
Who We Work With
PropertyCareSecrets participates in affiliate programs operated by established affiliate networks, which may include but are not limited to:
- ClickBank — an affiliate marketplace that connects independent publishers with product vendors across consumer health, home improvement, and related categories.
Individual product vendors whose products are reviewed or referenced on this Site may operate their own affiliate programs independently of the above networks. In all cases, affiliate relationships are disclosed in accordance with FTC requirements.
How Affiliate Links Are Identified
Affiliate links on this Site may appear in several formats:
- Inline text linkswithin editorial articles — these are typically descriptive anchor text linking to a product's official website or distribution portal.
- Call-to-action buttons— clearly labeled buttons such as “Check Availability,” “See Full Report,” or “Visit Official Store” that appear at the conclusion of product reviews or recommendation sections.
- Editor's Recommendation boxes— bordered editorial summary boxes that include our final product assessment and a direct link to the product's distribution channel.
Articles that contain affiliate links are labeled as “Sponsored Content” or “Advertisement” at the top of the page, in accordance with FTC and Microsoft Advertising disclosure requirements.
Our Editorial Independence
Affiliate compensation does not determine which products we feature, how we score or evaluate them, or what conclusions we reach in our editorial analysis. Our research methodology — which includes efficacy audits, cost-to-value analysis, and safety compliance review — is applied consistently regardless of whether an affiliate relationship exists.
We maintain a strict separation between our editorial research team and our affiliate revenue operations. No product is recommended solely on the basis of its affiliate commission rate. If a product fails our technical or compliance review, it will not receive an editorial recommendation on this Site, regardless of potential financial incentives.
We only recommend products and services that we genuinely believe provide value to homeowners facing real infrastructure and maintenance challenges. Our long-term credibility depends entirely on the accuracy and integrity of our recommendations.
Advertising Disclosures Within Content
In addition to this page, affiliate disclosure language appears:
- At the top of every sponsored or advertorial article, via a clearly visible “Sponsored Content” disclosure banner.
- In the Site footer on every page, with a brief affiliate disclosure statement.
- Within the disclaimer text of Editor's Recommendation sections, which explicitly state that the links contained are affiliate links.
Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, wish to report a disclosure concern, or want to understand whether a specific product recommendation is affiliate-supported, please contact us at: [email protected]