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  • IICRC

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

    Hi-Macs

    An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.
  • Air Purifier

    CADR

    Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

  • SCRT

    The Society of Cleaning and Restoration Technicians (SCRT) is a non-profit, international trade association and a shareholder of The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC).

  • MERV

    A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

  • Silk

    Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.
  • Safety

    Eye protection

    Certain tasks put eyes at risk and personal protection equipment is needed.
  • HVAC

    Air filter

    Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.

  • Safety goggles

    Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

  • Radon

    Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

  • Skunk odor

    A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

  • The Clean Trust

    The Clean Trust is an ANSI-accredited standards setting body for the flooring inspection, floor covering and specialized fabric cleaning, and disaster restoration industries.

  • Truck-mounted extractor

    These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

  • Ketchup spills

    Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.
  • Corian

    Corian

    A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.
  • Cleaning Product Recommendations

    Neutral cleaner

    A cleaning agent having a pH of 7 and which is neither acid nor alkaline. In a less technical sense, a "neutral" cleaner has a pH between 6 and 8.
  • Dusting

    Dust, dusting

    It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.
  • Stain Removal

    Blood

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

  • Wall, painted

    First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.
  • De-scaler

    De-scaler

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

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