Glossary Terms
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Absorbent Compound
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Absorption
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Agitation
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Airflow
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Alkaline
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Allergen
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Anti-microbial
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Anti-soiling Agent
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Antimicrobial
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Area Rug Cleaning
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Biocide
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Biodegradable
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Bleach
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Blooming
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Blower
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Bonnet Cleaning
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Bristle
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Buffer
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Carpet Cleaning
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Carpet Extractor
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Carpet Padding
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Carpet Protector
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Carpet Shampooing
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Carpet Tiles
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Chemical
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Cleaning Solution
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Color Safe Cleaning
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Colorfastness
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Contaminant
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Crushing
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Debris
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Dehumidifier
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Denier
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Deodorizer
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Deodorizing
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Detergent
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Dirt
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Disinfectant
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Disposal Filter
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Dry Cleaning
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Dry Foam
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Dry Soil
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Dry Time
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Dwell Time
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Eco-Friendly
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Emergency Cleaning
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Encapsulation
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Encapsulation Cleaning
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Enzyme Cleaner
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Extraction
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Face Weight
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Fiber
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Fiber Identification
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Filtration Soiling
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Flex Duct
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Fray
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Fringe
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Germ Removal / Elimination
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Germicide
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Green Cleaning
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Grooming
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Grout Haze Remover
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Grout Sealer
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Grout Whitener
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Hard Surface Cleaner
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Heated Cleaning
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High traffic Area(s)
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High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA)
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Hot Water Extraction (HWE)
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Humidity Control
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Hypoallergenic
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IICRC Certified Carpet Cleaning Technicians
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Impregnator
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In-plant Cleaning
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Indoor Air Quality
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Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
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Infrared Camera
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Inoculant
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Interim Cleaning
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Interim Maintenance
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Jet Mopping
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LEED Certification
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Low Moisture Cleaning
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Low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds)
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Maintenance Cleaning
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Maintenance Program
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Microbial Growth
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Microfiber
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Mildewcide
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Moisture Meter
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Mold Remediation
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MOR™ Cleaning Machine
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Natural Fiber Cleaner
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Neutral pH
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Odor Neutralizer
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Odor Removal
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Odor Removal / Elimination
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Organic Cleaning
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Oscillating Pad
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Oxidizer
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Padding
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pH Level
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Pile
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Pile Lifter
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Pile Reversal
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Portable Extractor
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Post-Cleaning Inspection
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Power Scrubbing
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Pre-spotting
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Pre-Spray / Pre-Treatment
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Preconditioner
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Preconditioning
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Protector
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Re-stretching
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Residue
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Resilience
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Restoration Cleaning
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Restorative Cleaning
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Retardant (for stain or soil)
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Rinsing Agent
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Rippling
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Rotary Brush
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Rotary Extractor
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Rotary Machine
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
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Sanitizer
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Sanitizing
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Scotch Guard
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Scotchgard
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Sealant
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Sealant Application
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Seam
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Shampoo
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Shampooing
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Shedding
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Soil
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Soil Suspension
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Soiling
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Solid Surface Cleaning
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Solution
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Sporicidal
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Spot Cleaning
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Spotting Agents
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Stain
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Stain Protector
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Stain Removal
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Static Electricity
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Steam Cleaning
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Structural Drying
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Sub-floor
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Suction
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Sump Pump
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Surface Cleaner
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Surface Tension
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Synthetic Fibers
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Teflon Protector
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Thermo-fogging
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Traffic Areas
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Traffic Lane
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Traffic Lane Cleaner
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Transition Strips
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Truck Mount
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Truck-mounted Cleaning
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Tufting
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Turbo Fan
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Upholstery
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Upholstery Protector
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Upholstery Shampoo
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Upholstery Tool
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UV Light
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Vacuum
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Vacuuming
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Vapor Barrier
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Vapor Pressure
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Vapor Steam Cleaner
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Varnish
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Vent Brush
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Wand
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Water Claw
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Water Extraction
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Water Hardness
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Water Migration
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Wet Vacuum
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Wetting Agent
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Wicking
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Wood Grain
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Wood Polish
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Wool Fibers
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Zippers
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Zonal Cleaning