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  • Wicking

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

    Environmental agents

    Environmental agents are conditions such as humidity extremes, drafts, lack of ventilation, and overcrowding that cause stress, discomfort, or health problems.

  • Sterilizer

    Agents or methods used to kill everything that can cause infection or disease.

  • Upholstery

    Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

  • Sanitizer

    These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.

  • Hydrogen peroxide

    The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.
  • Stainmaster

    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.

  • Rinse

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

    Antifungal

    These drugs are different from the agents used to fight fungi on surfaces.

  • Well-ventilated area

    Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?
  • Carpet And Rug Institute

    Carpet and Rug Institute

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

    Sisal

    Traditionally used for rope and twine, sisal has many uses, including paper, cloth, wall coverings and carpets.

  • Marble

    Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

  • Rug, area

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

  • Vomit

    Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water. Then follow these tips.
  • Denatured Alcohol

    Denatured alcohol

    This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

  • Plastic furniture

    The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.
  • 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.
  • Disinfectant

    Disinfectant

    Solutions that kill the bugs, but not necessarily any spores.

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