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  • Soap

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

    Detergent

    A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.

  • Water

    This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

  • Oil spill

    Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.
  • Borax

    Borax

    Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.
  • Laundry

    Hosiery

    Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.
  • Hard Water

    Hard water

    Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

  • Paint spot

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

  • Shower stall

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

    Denatured alcohol

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

    Bathtub

    Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

  • Silk

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

    Chlorine bleach

    This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
  • Filter

    Fabric filter

    Any fabric that captures dust particles from a stream of moving air.

  • Mud

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

  • Ink spot

    Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.
  • Boots

    Boots

    They'll last a long time with proper care.

  • Nylons

    Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

  • Yellowing

    It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.
  • Stain Removal

    Blood

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

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