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• 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.

• Mop, mopping

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

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Damp mopping

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

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Wilsonart® flooring

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

• Residue

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

• Pergo

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

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

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

• Concrete floor

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

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Marble

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

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Pole squeegee

  Wipe away that water without stretching, bending or hard labor.

• Vinyl flooring

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

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