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• Wood Paneling

  Wood paneling

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

  Furniture polish

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

  Enamel

  Durable, but not indestructible, hard, glossy coating that can withstand cleaning products that might degrade latex-paint finishes.
• Cleaning Terms

  Emulsification

  A process that helps cleaning products break down and suspend fats and oils.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.
• Hazardous Waste

  Hazardous waste

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

• Laminate floor

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

  Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.
• Iron Skillet

  Iron skillet

  Here is one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!
• Hardwood Floors

  Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Oil spill

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

  Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc.
• Wilsonart

  Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.
• Figurines

  Figurine

  Cleaning these collectibles or decorative characters should be done carefully.
• Enzymes

  Enzymes

  Naturally-occurring proteins used in cleaning products to digest waste and remove stains.
• Butcher Block

  Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Lock

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

  Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in deep cleaning, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.
• Absorbents

  Absorbents

  Granular substances that soak up stains and spills.
• Baseboard

  Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

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