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• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

• Scuff mark

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

• Wet (soak) mopping

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

• Wilsonart® flooring

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

• Extension pole

  Also known as extension handles, these tools help keep your feet on firm ground instead of on a shaky, wet ladder.

• Wallpaper

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

• Enamel, enameled surface

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

• Damp mopping

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

• Mop, mopping

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

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Laminate floor

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

• Wooden beams

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

• Yellowing

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

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

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