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• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

• 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.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Paint spot

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

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Oil spill

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

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.

• Dilution

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

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

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