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• Rust

  Rust stain

  Do not reach for bleach - it will make this stain worse. Here is what to do.
• Spot Removal

  Spills, spots

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

  Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.
• Candles

  Candles

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

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.
• Rubbing Alcohol

  Rubbing alcohol

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

  Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
• Mildew

  Mildew

  Usually just another name for mold.
• Stainmaster

  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.
• Borax

  Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.
• Grease

  Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.
• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.
• Cleaning Product Recommendations

  Neutral cleaner

  A cleaning agent having a pH of 7 and which is neither acid nor alkaline. In a less technical sense, a "neutral" cleaner has a pH between 6 and 8.
• Sprayer

  Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.
• Brick

  Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.
• Denatured Alcohol

  Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

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