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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.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Mud

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

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Sodium metasilicate

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

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

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

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Pole squeegee

  Wipe away that water without stretching, bending or hard labor.

• Pole scrubber

  Hands-and-knees cleaning got you down? Try this instead.

• Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

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