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  • Silk

    Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.
  • Wool

    Wool garment

    Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.
  • Stain Removal

    Blood

    A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.
  • Adhesive Removal

    Label removal

    Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.
  • Boots

    Boots

    They'll last a long time with proper care.

  • Window cleaner

    Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.
  • Wood Paneling

    Wood paneling

    Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

  • Ketchup spills

    Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.
  • Comforter

    Comforter

    Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

  • Vomit

    Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water. Then follow these tips.

  • Oil spill

    Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

  • Mud

    Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.
  • Automobile

    Automotive interior

    These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.
  • Carpet And Rug Institute

    CRI

    An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.
  • Filter

    Fabric filter

    Any fabric that captures dust particles from a stream of moving air.

  • Paint spot

    Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

  • Urine

    Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

  • Needlework

    When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

  • Wax, candle

    Successful removal depends on the surface.

  • Mattress

    Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

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