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  • Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning

    Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning

    Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning consists of methods or procedures that enable carpet fibers to dry to their natural state in two hours or less.

  • Microban

    It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.
  • Germs

    Microbes

    The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.
  • Vinyl Floors

    No-Wax Floor

    A vinyl floor with a tough, clear finish.
  • PH

    pH

    Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

  • Pressed wood

    Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

  • Recycling symbol, plastic

    How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

  • Rinse

    This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.
  • Rust

    Rust stain

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

  • Shower curtain

    The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

  • Shower stall

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

  • Soap

    The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.
  • Caulking

    Tub caulk

    Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

  • Vacuum cleaner maintenance

    A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.
  • Vinyl Floors

    Vinyl flooring

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

  • Wall, painted

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

  • Water

    This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

  • Wicking

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

  • Yellowing

    It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

  • Zircon

    A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

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