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• Carpet Terms

  Carpet Terms

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

  CEH

  CEH (Certified Executive Housekeeper) is an educational designation of the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA).
• Builders

  Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.
• Chimney

  Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.
• Computer Cleaning

  Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  CRI

  An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.
• De-scaler

  De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.
• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need occasional care.
• Drains

  Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.
• Dust Mites

  Dust mites

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

  Fireplace ash

  Although a shallow bed of fireplace ash is beneficial, cleaning up excess should be done gently and safely.
• Flooding

  Floods

  Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.
• Flooring

  Flooring

  Formal floor covering over a subfloor, which can include carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.
• Furnace

  Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.
• Countertops

  Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.
• Green Cleaning

  Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.
• Hard Water

  Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
• High Efficiency Washers

  High Efficiency Washing Machines

  HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.

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