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• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• 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.

• 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.

• IICRC

  An acronym for the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, a standards and certification organization.

• CRI

  An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Carpet and Rug Institute

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

• 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.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• XRF

  X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Cellulosic Browning

  Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

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