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  • 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.

  • Portable extractor

    These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

  • Vacuum cleaner soil removal

    How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.

  • Skunk odor

    A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

  • Wet-dry vac

    Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.
  • Rust

    Rust stain

    Do not reach for bleach - it will make this stain worse. Here is what to do.

  • Odor

    Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.
  • Carpet Cleaning

    Cattle tracks

    These paths aren’t caused by livestock.
  • Stainmaster

    Stainmaster

    Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

  • Litter box

    Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.
  • Concrete

    Concrete floor

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

  • XRF

    X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.
  • Enzymes

    Bacteria digester

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

  • Wicking

    An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

  • Shower stall

    Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.
  • Flooring

    Flooring

    Formal floor covering over a subfloor, which can include carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile.

  • Wall, painted

    First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

  • Truck-mounted extractor

    These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.
  • Vinyl Floors

    Vinyl flooring

    These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.
  • Mold

    Mold

    The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

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