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• Upholstery Cleaning

  Haitian cotton

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

  Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.
• Microfiber

  Microfiber mop

  A relatively new mop material that captures and removes soil through use of tiny, dense arrangements of synthetic fibers.
• Carpet Terms

  Carpet Terms

  Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).
• Video Players

  Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Though DVDs and Blu-Rays have largely replaced VCRs, many folks still have their video recorders/players and tape collections to maintain.
• Hard Water

  Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
• Quartz

  Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.
• Polish

  Furniture polish

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

  Blood

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

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.
• Spot Removal

  Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, gently...

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.
• Grout

  Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.
• Acoustic Ceiling

  Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.
• Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning

  Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning

  Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning consists of methods or procedures that enable carpet fibers to dry to their natural state in two hours or less.
• Vinyl Floors

  Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
• Fungicide

  Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

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