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  • Upholstery

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

    Haitian cotton

    Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.
  • Dust Mites

    Dust mites

    These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

  • Silk houseplants

    Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.
  • Polish

    Furniture polish

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

  • Wet-dry vac

    Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.
  • Stain Removal

    Blood

    A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

  • Natural ventilation

    A scientific term for “airing the place out.”
  • Foam Rubber

    Foam rubber

    Periodic attention is needed to minimize foul odors.
  • Filter

    Fabric filter

    Any fabric that captures dust particles from a stream of moving air.

  • Pets

    No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

  • Wicking

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

  • Wax, candle

    Successful removal depends on the surface.

  • Needlework

    When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

  • Wallpaper

    It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.
  • Blinds

    Blinds, window

    How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.
  • Hot Water Extraction

    Hot water extraction

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

    Nanotechnology

    Nanotechnology describes the creation and use of materials, devices and systems which control matter at the atomic or molecular level or “nanoscale”.
  • 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.

  • Silk

    Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.

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