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  • Stain Removal

    Blood

    A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

  • Urine

    Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

  • Vacuum cleaner soil removal

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

  • Ketchup spills

    Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

  • Mattress

    Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

  • Residue

    Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.
  • Bleach

    Bleach

    It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.
  • Rust

    Rust stain

    Do not reach for bleach - it will make this stain worse. Here is what to do.
  • Spot Removal

    Spills, spots

    A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

  • Paint spot

    Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

  • Wallpaper

    It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

  • 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.
  • Upholstery Cleaning

    Haitian cotton

    Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

  • Marble

    Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

  • Humidity

    What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

  • Lint

    It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.
  • Solvents

    Solvent

    Solvents help dissolve soils for removal.
  • Acetone

    Acetone

    That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.

  • Silk

    Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.
  • Ventilation

    Exhaust ventilation

    Fan and duct work used to remove harmful airborne contaminants from an area.

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