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• Garbage bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on re-using plastic shopping bags.

• Trash bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on recycling bags for trash disposal.

• Vacuuming

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

• 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.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Wicking

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

• Hot water extraction

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

• Extraction cleaning

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

• Juice spill

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

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• 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.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• 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.

• Vacuum system, central

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

• Dust mites

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

• Cellulosic Browning

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

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• CRI

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

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