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• Carpet Terms

  Basic terminology to help you become more educated when it comes to your carpet purchase and installation.

• Why the Browning After Carpet Cleaning?

  The Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration explains cellulosic browning.

• Ring Around the Carpet

  Discover how soil-filtration lines develop and how to address them.

• Oriental Rugs and More

  Rug weaving is a tradition that spans the centuries and many cultures.

• Carpet Cleaning Tips - Vacuuming

  Proper vacuuming is the easiest and most effective way to keep carpet clean, while having a positive impact on the cleanliness of your home and the air you breathe.

• Weft

  A textile term for yarn which is drawn under and over parallel warp yarns to create a fabric.

• Haitian cotton

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

• Carpet and Rug Institute

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

• CRI

  An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.

• Warp

  In weaving, the warp is the set of lengthwise yarns through which the weft is woven.

• Stain-X Ultra Extraction Carpet Shampoo

  Multi-talented carpet shampoo performs well for housekeeping service.

• Mary Moppins

  Unique mopping and cleaning system, using common terry cloth towels.

• OurHouse Carpet & Upholstery Spotter

  This environmentally friendly carpet and upholstery cleaner vacuums away, leaving neither residue nor stain!

• Dirt Devil Quick Power Cordless Stick Vac

  The Dirt Devil Quick Power Cordless Stick Vacuum is a lightweight and versatile vacuum for everyday use.

• Slide-Lok Slat-Wall

  Slat-Wall looks just like wooden siding, complete with a “natural” wood grain. But its grooves firmly hold steel baskets and hooks that neatly provide a place for everything.

• Point and Cut

  Touchless paper towel dispenser.

• Stain-X Stain Remover

  An all-purpose stain remover that works on multiple stain types and multiple fabric types.

• TECH® PETPURE™

  A cleaner that quickly removes pet stains and odors without the use of harsh chemicals.

• HOST® Dry Carpet Cleaner

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

• Libman® Tornado Mop®

  A heavy-duty, convenient-to-use mop with an unique wringing sleeve.

• Carpet Cleaning

  Carpet Cleaning Tips for Dummies®

  How-to guide offers easy carpet cleaning tips.

• Clean Care Seminars' Specialized Carpet & Upholstery Spotting

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

• 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.

• Speed Cleaning

  Speed Cleaning teaches you step-by-step techniques to cut your housecleaning time in half — or your money back.

• Speed Cleaning 101

  Cut your cleaning time in half.

• Carpet Cleaners

  Good Housekeeping Institute's Carolyn Forte demonstrates a number of appliances for cleaning carpet.

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