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  • Carpet Cleaning

    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.

  • Vacuum cleaner soil removal

    How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.

  • Portable extractor

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

    Extraction cleaning

    Process in which a hot, water-based cleaning solution is injected into and extracted from the carpet nap, taking with it the loosened soil.
  • Hot Water Extraction

    Hot water extraction

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

  • IICRC

    An acronym for the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, now The Clean Trust, a standards and certification organization.
  • Carpet And Rug Institute

    CRI

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

  • Lamb's-wool duster

    This professional’s tool could save you money.

  • The Clean Trust

    The Clean Trust is an ANSI-accredited standards setting body for the flooring inspection, floor covering and specialized fabric cleaning, and disaster restoration industries.

  • Oriental rug

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

    Wool garment

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

  • Upholstery

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

    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.

  • 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.
  • Polish

    Furniture polish

    Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.
  • Carpet And Rug Institute

    Carpet and Rug Institute

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

    Dust mites

    These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.
  • Brick

    Brick, interior (untreated)

    This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

  • Truck-mounted extractor

    These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

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