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• 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.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Platinum

  Expensive fluids or professional cleaning aren’t necessary. Try this.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Blood

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

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Upholstery

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

• Ketchup spills

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

• Sink

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

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Garbage can

  With the right tools and timing, this job isn’t so daunting.

• Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, from routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

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