 Keep mats at all entrances; this will cut down on much of the dirt, sand, grit and other substances that can be harmful from getting on the floor. Another way to cut down on the amount of soil from entering is to keep the entrance areas clean. - Take care when moving heavy objects and use furniture protectors to protect the floor.
- Clean floors on a regular basis this will keep them looking their best and lasting longer.
- Remove spills and spots right away; this prevents spills from possibly becoming permanent stains in the floor.
- Never use harsh chemicals on the floor unless it is recommended by the manufacturer. Always clean the floor as requested by the manufacturer’s directions.
 Use properly diluted window cleaning solution, keeping the window wet, if the window dries add more solution to keep it wet. Squeegee the window dry, wiping the squeegee after each pass.
 A vacuum will loose over 50% of its ability to pick up and retain dirt once the bag is 20% full. Vacuuming every day will remove any loose dirt that will later be ground into the floor damaging the fibers in the carpet. Always vacuum using slow strokes, giving the vacuum time to pick up the loose soil.
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 Pour some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and spray the rubbing alcohol on a cloth first then wipe the surface clean, it also kills most germs instantly and leaves the surface looking like new again.
 There are three types of blinds – wooden, fabric and vertical. Vacuum blinds often with the brush attachment across the slats – not up and down this will loosen the slats if vacuumed up and down. You can also use a lambswool duster to dust the slats, never use a plastic duster. The fabric and vinyl blinds you can use a rubber dry sponge found at hardware or paint stores to remove dust, just wipe across the blinds.
When spot cleaning spray all purpose cleaner onto a clean cloth and wipe the blind – do not spray directly on the blind. For wooden blinds they can be wet, but not soaked. Clean them in place without removing the blind.
Fabric blinds can also be cleaned by a dry cleaner.
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