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Nitty-Gritty Guide to Cleaning Household Surfaces

With just one bucket of supplies, you can scrub the entire house — here's which products clean what

Nitty-Gritty Guide to Cleaning Household Surfaces
Michele Gastl
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How to Clean Solid Surfacing (Corian, Avonite)
Use: A few drops or a spray of all-purpose cleanser.
Tools: A damp sponge, cloth, or soft nylon pad or brush.
Tips: Occasionally wipe matte-finish sinks with a solution of one teaspoon nonchlorine bleach and one quart hot water.
Tough Stains: Rub matte finishes with a dampened green Scotch-Brite pad and baking soda. For satin finishes, use a white Scotch-Brite pad and undiluted all-purpose cleanser. For high-gloss finishes, use a one-part-vinegar to one-part-warm-water solution and a soft cloth.


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