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• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

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

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Concrete floor

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

• Pergo

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

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Scuff mark

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

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Wilsonart® flooring

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

• Silk

  Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

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