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  • Wicking

    An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.
  • 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.
  • Carpet And Rug Institute

    CRI

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

    Haitian cotton

    Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

  • Upholstery

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

    Dust mites

    These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

  • Sheers

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

  • Water

    This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

  • Vomit

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

    Cellulosic Browning

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

  • IICRC

    An acronym for the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, now The Clean Trust, a standards and certification organization.

  • 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.
  • Denatured Alcohol

    Denatured alcohol

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

    Automotive interior

    These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

  • Pets

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

    Hot water extraction

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

  • Rinse

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

    Flooring

    Formal floor covering over a subfloor, which can include carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile.

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