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  • 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.
  • Wicking

    An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.
  • 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.
  • Vacuum cleaner soil removal

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

    Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.
  • Bathroom fan

    Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.
  • Urine

    Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.
  • Microfiber mop

    A relatively new mop material that captures and removes soil through use of tiny, dense arrangements of synthetic fibers.
  • Dust mites

    These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.
  • Automotive exterior

    Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.
  • Wet (soak) mopping

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

    Process in which a hot, water-based cleaning solution is injected into and extracted from the carpet nap, taking with it the loosened soil.
  • Upholstery

    Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.
  • Driveway

    Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.
  • Water

    This is the universal solvent for cleaning.
  • 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.
  • Surfactant

    It makes water wetter!
  • 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.
  • Pressed wood

    Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

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