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  • Sheers

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

  • Shower curtain

    The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

  • Silk houseplants

    Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

  • Sink

    Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

  • Skunk odor

    A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

  • Sodium metasilicate

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

    Solvent safety

    Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.
  • Spot Removal

    Spills, spots

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

    Sponge

    Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.
  • Sprayer

    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

    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.

  • The Clean Trust

    The Clean Trust is an ANSI-accredited standards setting body for the flooring inspection, floor covering and specialized fabric cleaning, and disaster restoration industries.

  • 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.

  • Trash bags

    What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on recycling bags for trash disposal.

  • Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

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

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