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Hardwood floor
Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.
Pre-finished floor
Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.
Laminate floor
These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.
CADR
Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.
Vent, heating and air conditioning
Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.
Wet (soak) mopping
What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.
Floor Care: No Wax Floor
Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.
Carpet and Rug Institute
The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry.
Vacuum cleaner soil removal
How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.
Concrete floor
Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.
Cellulosic Browning
Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.
CRI
An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.
Hot water extraction
Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.
Extraction cleaning
A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.
Portable extractor
These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.
Vacuum system, central
These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.
Stainmaster
Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.
Truck-mounted extractor
These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.
Edge cleaning
Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.
Wicking
An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

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