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• Upholstery Care

  Check the checklist for routine maintenance and cleaning of upholstery fabrics

• Tips to Cut Your House Cleaning Time in Half

  16 tips to save time.

• The Truth about Mold

  Why you might have it, how to make it go away.

• How to Vacuum a Carpet

  Brush up on the basics of vacuuming.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• OurHouse Carpet & Upholstery Spotter

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

• Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA Canister

  The Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA canister vacuum is a great vacuum for those with allergies and asthma. The Bosch Formula Electro Duo HEPA cleans great and is extremely quiet.

• Riccar 1800 Canister Vacuum

  A high-end canister with great filtration.

• Sprinty Mop

  Microfiber mop for replacing string or sponge mops.

• Clorox Disinfecting Wipes

  Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes are pre-moistened, disposable towelettes that clean and disinfect non-porous surfaces.

• Wet/Dry Vac — Sanitaire

  Sanitaire's new wet/dry vacuum, model SC2835.

• Pet Stain Remover System

  With this simple process, pet urine stains and odors are gone!

• DirtTamer Ultima® Cordless Wet or Dry Hand Vac

  The world’s most powerful cordless hand vac for wet or dry pick up.

• BISSELL Acarosan Dust Mite Spray

  Kills dust mites on upholstery, mattresses, and pillows with lasting effects for up to two weeks.

• Real Simple Microfiber Squeeze Mop

  Wet or dry microfiber mop that traps dirt without chemicals, plus scrapper insert.

• Clean Care Seminars' Specialized Carpet & Upholstery Spotting

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

• Do I Dust or Vacuum First? 2nd Ed.

  Answers to the 100 toughest, most frequently asked questions about housecleaning.

• 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.

• How to Clean Practically Anything

  Consumer Reports provides hundreds of timesaving solutions for all around the house.

• Houseplants For Dummies

  Cultivate your green thumb.

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