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• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• 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.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Hot water extraction

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

• Rug, area

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

• Extraction cleaning

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

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• 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.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Wicking

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

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Cellulosic Browning

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

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