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• Blood

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

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Fabric filter

  A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Driveway

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

• Urine

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

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