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• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Silk

  Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Mud

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

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Ketchup spills

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

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Paint spot

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

• Urine

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

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Juice spill

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

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Oil spill

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

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

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