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• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Wilsonart® flooring

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

• Vinyl flooring

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

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Concrete floor

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

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Pergo

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

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Asbestos

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

• Chrome

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

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Edge cleaning

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

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

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