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• Wilsonart® flooring

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

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Fighting back against dust is a priority with this electronic component.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Electrical cord

  Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

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