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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 Vinyl Flooring
Use: One-half cup of ammonia per gallon of water.
Tools: A soft cloth or mop.
Tips: Sweep or vacuum frequently. Don't use detergents, abrasive cleansers, mop-and-shine products, or paste wax, all of which leave a film on the shiny, waxlike finish applied by the manufacturer.
Tough Stains: Rub scuff marks with a nylon pad, sponge, or soft nylon brush dampened with the ammonia solution or isopropryl alcohol.


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