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• Carpet and Rug Institute

  The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry.

• Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.

• 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.

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• 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.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

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