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• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Spills, spots

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

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Spray bottle

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

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• 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.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Toys

  Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.

• Tricket

  This tool takes the hassle out of cleaning vertical blinds.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care, according to the experts.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Urine

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

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