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- An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.
- Environmental agents are conditions such as humidity extremes, drafts, lack of ventilation, and overcrowding that cause stress, discomfort, or health problems.
- Agents or methods used to kill everything that can cause infection or disease.
- Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.
- These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.
- The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.
- Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.
- This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.
- These drugs are different from the agents used to fight fungi on surfaces.
- Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?
- The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry.
- 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.
- Traditionally used for rope and twine, sisal has many uses, including paper, cloth, wall coverings and carpets.
- Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.
- These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.
- Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water. Then follow these tips.
- This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.
- The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.
- Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning consists of methods or procedures that enable carpet fibers to dry to their natural state in two hours or less.
- Solutions that kill the bugs, but not necessarily any spores.

