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• 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.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Paint spot

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

• 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.

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Oil spill

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

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Spills, spots

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

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• 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.

• 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.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Urine

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

• Plastic furniture

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

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

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