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• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

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

• Rust stain

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

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Shower squeegee

  A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.

• 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.

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• 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.

• Spills, spots

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

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• 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

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

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