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  • Silk houseplants

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

  • Houseplants

    Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

  • Portable extractor

    These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

  • Vacuum cleaner soil removal

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

  • Humidity

    What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

  • Relative humidity

    Even humidity is relative.
  • Microfiber

    Microfiber mop

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

  • 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.

  • Lead paint

    If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.
  • Bathroom Fan

    Bathroom fan

    Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.
  • Carpet Cleaning

    Cattle tracks

    These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

  • Surfactant

    It makes water wetter!
  • 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.
  • Builders

    Builders

    These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.
  • Indoor Environment

    Environmental agents

    Environmental agents are conditions such as humidity extremes, drafts, lack of ventilation, and overcrowding that cause stress, discomfort, or health problems.

  • Wicking

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

    Spray bottle

    Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.
  • House Cleaning Tips

    High traffic area

    Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.
  • Mildew

    Mildew

    Usually just another name for mold.
  • Carpet Terms

    Sisal

    Traditionally used for rope and twine, sisal has many uses, including paper, cloth, wall coverings and carpets.

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