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• 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.

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Lye

  Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Paint spot

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

• Bacteria digester

  A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

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