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• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• 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.

• Vacuum cleaner

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

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Vacuuming

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

• Ketchup spills

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

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Laminate floor

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

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• 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.

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

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