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  • Shower stall

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

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Spot Removal

    Spills, spots

    A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.
  • Sponge

    Sponge

    Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.
  • 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.

  • Surfactant

    It makes water wetter!

  • Teflon

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

  • Telephone

    Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

  • Television

    These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

  • Time

    How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

  • Toaster

    For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

  • Toaster oven

    Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

  • Toilet

    Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

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