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• Backpack vacuum cleaner

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

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Vacuum cleaner

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

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• 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.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Garbage can

  With the right tools and timing, this job isn’t so daunting.

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Vacuum system, central

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

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Hot water extraction

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

• Extraction cleaning

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

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• 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.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Gutter, rain

  Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.

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