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• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• 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

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Spills, spots

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

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Haitian cotton

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

• Cellulosic Browning

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

• Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, from routine maintenance to emergency care.

• CRI

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

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Portable extractor

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

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

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