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• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

• 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.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Silk houseplants

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

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• 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.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Natural ventilation

  A scientific term for “airing the place out.”

• 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.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.

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