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• Acetone

  That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.

• Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Blood

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

• Blot, blotting

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

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• De-scaler

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

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Enzyme

  These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

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