Is it sufficient to wipe the floor of the house with something containing dampness to remove a very small amount of impurity, or a small amount of dry impurity?
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Filth is not removed merely by wiping with a wet cloth; rather, it must be submerged in water, and its substance and traces of color or odor must be removed, unless one is unable to do so. A small amount of impurity is excused by some scholars.
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