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• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• 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.

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• 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.

• 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.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

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