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• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Sheers

  Drapes, rugs, carpets and upholstery faded by solar exposure usually can't be restored. Here's how to protect these expensive furnishings.

• Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Oil spill

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

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.

• Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Ladder safety

  How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.

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