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Portable extractor
These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.
Ventilation
Exhaust ventilation
Fan and duct work used to remove harmful airborne contaminants from an area.
HEPA
HEPA
A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.
Knives
Cutlery
Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.
Builders
Chelating agent
A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste
These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.
Hot Water Extraction
Hot water extraction
Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.
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.
Baskets
Baskets
A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.
Well-ventilated area
Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?
Carpet Cleaning
Cellulosic Browning
Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.
Vacuum cleaner dust release
The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.
Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floor
Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.
Figurines
Figurine
Cleaning these collectibles or decorative characters should be done carefully.
Ivory
If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.
Knives
Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.
Bathroom Rug
Bathroom rug
Just chuck them into the washing machine.
Wet (soak) mopping
What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.
Carpet Terms
Carpet Terms
Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).
Chimney
Chimney
For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.