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• Carpet and Rug Institute

  The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry.

• CRI

  An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.

• Vacuum cleaner soil removal

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

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

• 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.

• IICRC

  An acronym for the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, a standards and certification organization.

• Cellulosic Browning

  Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• 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.

• Pole scrubber

  Hands-and-knees cleaning got you down? Try this instead.

• SCRT

  The Society of Cleaning and Restoration Technicians (SCRT) is a non-profit, international trade association and a shareholder of The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC).

• 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.

• Portable extractor

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

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Extension pole

  Also known as extension handles, these tools help keep your feet on firm ground instead of on a shaky, wet ladder.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Wicking

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

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