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• Hardwood Floors — Easy Tips for Cleaning

  According to the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), hardwood floors are low maintenance, beautiful and can last for years with the right care.

• 4 Steps to Fabulous Floors!

  A little light work keeps floors protected and clean.

• Vacuuming Tips: High and Low Cleaning

  Tackle more than the floor with this multi-talented tool.

• Finishing School for Wood Floors

  Facts about factory-finished and unfinished floors.

• Carpet Care

  What’s underfoot requires a little understanding. We’ll show you how to sustain and maintain your carpet for years of long life.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Laminate floor

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

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

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

• Dyson DC14 All Floors

  The Carpet Professor checks out this brother model to the DC07.

• Stain-X Ultra Extraction Carpet Shampoo

  Multi-talented carpet shampoo performs well for housekeeping service.

• Dyson DC07 All Floors

  The Carpet Professor weighs in on this bagless model with features designed to reduce common vacuuming headaches.

• Sierra Backpack Vacuum

  The Sierra packs commercial power in a backpack vacuum weighing less than 10 lbs.

• Oreck XL21 Upright Vacuum

  Lightweight upright comes with a canister vac and a 21-year warranty.

• Airider Floating Vacuum Cleaner

  The Airider vacuum literally "floats" while in use.

• Hoover SteamVac All-Terrain Carpet & Hard-Floor Cleaner

  All-terrain steam vacuum.

• Metropolitan Full-Size Canister Vacuum

  An industrial quality vacuum for both carpet and bare floors.

• Roomba® Robotic Floorvac

  Roomba® Robotic Floorvac is the industry’s first commercially successful home robot.

• HOST® Dry Carpet Cleaner

  Low-moisture carpet cleaner dissolves and traps dirt; and there’s no waiting for wet carpet to dry.

• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet Cleaning Tips for Dummies®

  How-to guide offers easy carpet cleaning tips.

• Haley's Hints on DVD

  Everything from laundry advice to clever stain removal, ideas for pest control, as well as hints on cooking, painting, sewing tips and household storage.

• Clean Care Seminars' Specialized Carpet & Upholstery Spotting

  An in-depth book for carpet spot and stain removal.

• Clean Like a Man — Housekeeping for Men (and the Women Who Love Them)

  A straight-talking cleaning manual for men.

• The Complete Household Handbook

  A comprehensive guide to cleaning, maintaining and organizing your home.

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