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How do you dust concrete floors?

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Kadi Dulude is a House Cleaning Professional and the Owner of Wizard of Homes, a New York City-based cleaning company. Kadi has over 10 years of experience and manages a team of over 90 registered cleaning professionals. Her cleaning advice has been featured in Architectural Digest and New York Magazine.

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Use a vacuum if you have a good one available, as this will be faster and more efficient, and prevent dust and dirt particles from being spread around.

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How can I make my concrete floors shine?

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Keep them clean! Vacuum your floors, then dry dust them. A dry microfiber cloth attached to a Swiffer mop will work great, for example. Mop by spraying floor cleaner directly onto the floor, such as a 50/50 vinegar-water solution, or use a very lightly damp mop.

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Can I use a vacuum cleaner to clean a concrete floor?

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Of course. You may need to use a broom to dislodge caked on dirt before you vacuum. A shop type vac would work best.

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How can I remove cigarette burns from concrete?

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Use dried manure. Place it on the burn, then wet it. Wait 24 hours, then peel the manure off the concrete and the burn should come with it.

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How do I get rust marks off of a porch with stamped concrete floor?

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CLR can clean concrete and should be easy to find in your area.

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What do I use to remove a transmission fluid stain?

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Soak up as much as you can with kitty litter. Then use a strong solution of a degreaser (Simple Green works well). Let it soak in for a few minutes and work with a scrub brush on the stain. Wipe up and repeat as needed.

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How can a stain made with bug spray be removed?

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Yes. Wash the stain with a solution of washing soda or detergent (never soap) and water, then use a cloth or soft-bristled brush. Rinse it thoroughly with clear water and allow it to dry. (Source: HowStuffWorks)

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