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• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Bacteria digester

  A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Carpet and Rug Institute

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

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Cellulosic Browning

  Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• CRI

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

• Dander

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

• Denatured alcohol

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

• Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

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