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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.

• 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.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Vacuuming

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

• Vacuum cleaner soil removal

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

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• 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.

• 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.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Dust mites

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

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Wicking

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

• Barbecue grill

  We’ve listed these patio appliances as separate entries by fuel type.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

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