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  • Rug, area

    These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

  • Rust Remover, Plumbing

    These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.
  • Rust

    Rust stain

    Do not reach for bleach - it will make this stain worse. Here is what to do.

  • Scuff mark

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

  • Shower curtain

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

  • Shower stall

    Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

  • Silk

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

  • 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.
  • Enamel Sink

    Sink, enameled metal

    Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.
  • Carpet Terms

    Sisal

    Traditionally used for rope and twine, sisal has many uses, including paper, cloth, wall coverings and carpets.

  • Skunk odor

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

  • Soap

    The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Teflon

    Cleanup is a snap. That’s why so many people like Teflon.

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