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• Wood paneling

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

• Furniture polish

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

• Enamel, enameled surface

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

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• 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.

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Wilsonart sinks

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

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• 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!

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

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

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

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