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• Air Cleaner

  Air cleaner

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

  Air filter

  Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.
• Automobile

  Automotive interior

  These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.
• Enzymes

  Bacteria digester

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

  Blinds, window

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

  Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  Carpet and Rug Institute

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

  Carpet Terms

  Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).
• Carpet Cleaning

  Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Cellulosic Browning

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

  Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.
• Carpet And Rug Institute

  CRI

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

  Dander

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

  Denatured alcohol

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

  Diatomaceous earth

  Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms.
• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher detergent

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

  Dust mites

  These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.
• Enzymes

  Enzymes

  Naturally-occurring proteins used in cleaning products to digest waste and remove stains.
• Excrement

  Excrement

  Also known as feces or stool, it must be dealt with safely and promptly.
• 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.

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