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• Lampshade

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

• Juice spill

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

• 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.

• Spills, spots

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

• Oil spill

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

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Carpet and Rug Institute

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

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Blot, blotting

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

• Paint spot

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

• Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.

• 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.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Blood

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

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

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