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• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Lock

  Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

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