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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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