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• Scuff mark

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

• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Blot, blotting

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

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Non-stick cookware

  Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Silk houseplants

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

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

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

• 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.

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