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• Carpet and Rug Institute

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

• CRI

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

• Cellulosic Browning

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

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• 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.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Hot water extraction

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

• Mat

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

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• 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.

• Portable extractor

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

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Sheers

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

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