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Carpet And Rug Institute
Carpet and Rug Institute
The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry.
Carpet And Rug Institute
CRI
An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.
Carpet Cleaning
Cellulosic Browning
Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.
Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning
Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning
Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning consists of methods or procedures that enable carpet fibers to dry to their natural state in two hours or less.
Hot Water Extraction
Hot water extraction
Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.
Carpet Extractors
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.
Portable extractor
These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.
Vacuum cleaner soil removal
How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.
Carpet Cleaning
Cattle tracks
These paths aren’t caused by livestock.
Stainmaster
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.
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.
Wicking
An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.
Flooring
Flooring
Formal floor covering over a subfloor, which can include carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile.
Truck-mounted extractor
These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.
Vacuum cleaner dust release
The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.
Vacuuming
Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.
Ketchup spills
Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.
Germs
Microbes
The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.
Carpet Terms
Carpet Terms
Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).
Vomit
Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water. Then follow these tips.