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Paint cleaning	Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.
Paint spot	Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.
Pergo	Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.
Personal protective equipment	It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.
Pets	No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.
pH	Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.
Phosphates	Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.
Plastic case, electronic	More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.
Plastic furniture	The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.
Platinum	Expensive fluids or professional cleaning aren’t necessary. Try this.
Plexiglass	You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.
Pole scrubber	Hands-and-knees cleaning got you down? Try this instead.
Pole squeegee	Wipe away that water without stretching, bending or hard labor.
Portable extractor	These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.
Pre-finished floor	Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.
Pressed wood	Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.
Pressure washers	They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.
Preventive maintenance	Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.
Protective gloves	We use this term often in describing how to perform various cleaning tasks safely. Here’s what it means.