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• Furniture polish

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

• Dust mites

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

• Plastic furniture

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

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Scuff mark

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

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Pergo

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

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Electrical cord

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

• Lock

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

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

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