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• Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.

• Cellulosic Browning

  Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.

• Spills, spots

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

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Absorbents

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

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Oil spill

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

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

  Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

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