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• Acid

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

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Alabaster

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

• Juice spill

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

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Skunk odor

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

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Carpet and Rug Institute

  The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry.

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Cellulosic Browning

  Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.

• CRI

  An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Wilsonart® flooring

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

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

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