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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Driveway

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

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Portable extractor

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

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• 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.

• Juice spill

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

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Upholstery

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

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