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CRI
An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.
De-scaler
These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.
Denatured alcohol
This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.
Drain
Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.
Dry mopping
A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
Duct
These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.
Dust mites
You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.
Dust, dusting
It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.
Environmental agents
What the scientists mean when using this term.
Extraction cleaning
A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.
Eye protection
Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.
Fungi
The kingdom to which molds and mildews belong.
Fungicide
Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.
Furnace
Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.
Green cleaning
Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.
Haitian cotton
Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.
Hardwood floor
Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.
HEPA
A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.
High traffic area
Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.
Hot water extraction
Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

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