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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.

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Plastic case, electronic

  More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Mop, mopping

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

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

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