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• Air Purifier

  CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  Carpet and Rug Institute

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

  Carpet Terms

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

  CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.
• Builders

  Chelating agent

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

  Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
• Comforter

  Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.
• Computer Cleaning

  Computer tower

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

  Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.
• Counter Brush

  Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  CRI

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

  Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.
• Denatured Alcohol

  Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.
• Detergent

  Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.
• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher

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

  Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.
• Dust Mopping

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
• Dryer

  Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.
• Dust Mites

  Dust mites

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

  Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

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