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Carpet Cleaning
Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Expands the Seal of Approval Program
New pet odor and stain category, new Platinum Level for extractors and systems, and energy efficiency rating option for vacuums introduced.
Carpet Cleaning
Carpet Preconditioning: Its Impact on Cleaning
Whether you hire a service to clean your carpet or you do it yourself, be sure to precondition it.
ACI
Changes in Product Labeling: What Consumers Can Expect
SDA unveils new fact sheet on cleaning product ingredients and labeling.
Cleaning Science
Expert Q&A: How does a HEPA filter work on a vacuum?
How HEPA filters work on a vacuum cleaner, and how to be a smart shopper.
Spring Cleaning
Redefining Spring Cleaning
Is spring cleaning obsolete? Here's a new definition.

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Green Cleaning
Green Cleaning for Dummies
Provides sustainable and healthy solutions for every room in the house - from the kitchen and bathroom to the laundry room and garage.

Antibacterial
Antibacterial products
The scientific debate continues over whether antibacterial soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.
Dilution
Dilution
Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?
Denatured Alcohol
Denatured alcohol
This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.
Microfiber
Microfiber mop
A relatively new mop material that captures and removes soil through use of tiny, dense arrangements of synthetic fibers.
Damp Mopping
Damp mopping
Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.