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• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Ketchup spills

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

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Juice spill

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

• Urine

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

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Comforter

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

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Haitian cotton

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

• Blood

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

• Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Umbrella

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

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Silk

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

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