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• Furniture polish

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

• Wood paneling

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

• Scuff mark

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

• 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.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Wilsonart® flooring

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

• Pergo

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

• Lock

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

• Vinyl flooring

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

• Fiberglass

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

• Enamel, enameled surface

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

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

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