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• 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.

• 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.

• Umbrella

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

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Ladder safety

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

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Alabaster

  Don't even think of getting that vase wet. Here's what to do.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Silk houseplants

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

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Sodium metasilicate

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

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