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• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Fabric filter

  A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Silk

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

• Weft

  A textile term for yarn which is drawn under and over parallel warp yarns to create a fabric.

• Haitian cotton

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

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• Extension pole

  Also known as extension handles, these tools help keep your feet on firm ground instead of on a shaky, wet ladder.

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Lampshade

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

• Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Juice spill

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

• Shower squeegee

  A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Blood

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

• Hairbrush

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

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