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• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Carpet and Rug Institute

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

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Cellulosic Browning

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

• CRI

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

• Denatured alcohol

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

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Dryer

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

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Enzyme

  These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Extraction cleaning

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

• Feces

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

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

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