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  • Vacuum cleaner maintenance

    A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.
  • Juice spill

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

    Drapes, rugs, carpets and upholstery faded by solar exposure usually can't be restored. Here's how to protect these expensive furnishings.
  • Edge Cleaning

    Cleaning the edges of a floor, a task that may seem daunting but is rather simple.
  • Laminate floor

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

    Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.
  • Carpet Terms

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

    Fan and duct work used to remove harmful airborne contaminants from an area.
  • Backpack vacuum cleaner

    Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.
  • Mattress

    Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.
  • Books

    Routine maintenance to emergency care.
  • Vacuum system, central

    These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Paint spot

    Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.
  • 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.
  • Hot water extraction

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

    Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.
  • Pressed wood

    Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

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