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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.
CRI
An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.
Wooden beams
Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.
Recycling symbol, plastic
How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.
Portable extractor
These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.
Truck-mounted extractor
These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.
Dust mites
You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.
Mattress
Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.
Vinyl flooring
These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.
Duct
These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.
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.
Vent, heating and air conditioning
Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.
Preventive maintenance
Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.
XRF
X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.
Ketchup spills
Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.
Ladder safety
How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.
Concrete floor
Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.
Pressed wood
Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.
Dust, dusting
It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

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