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• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Vacuum system, central

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

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• Vacuum cleaner

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

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

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

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Vacuum cleaner soil removal

  How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Concrete floor

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

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

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

• Vacuuming

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

• Carpet and Rug Institute

  The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry.

• Laminate floor

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

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Wooden beams

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

• 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.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

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