Floors & Carpets

Freeze, scrape and lift candle wax out of carpet with ice, a dull knife and a warm iron, then remove any colored stain left behind.

Clean marble floors safely with a pH-neutral cleaner and a damp mop, then dry them, treat stains with a poultice and keep acids away.

Clean an epoxy garage floor with a weak ammonia mix and a squeegee, and handle oil, tire marks and road salt without dulling the coating.

Clean laminate floors with a barely damp microfiber mop and a laminate-safe cleaner, and avoid the steam, wax and soap that cause damage.

Clean dirty floor grout with a baking soda and peroxide paste, step up to oxygen bleach for deep stains, and seal it so it stays clean longer.

Remove wet or dried nail polish from carpet with non-acetone remover, rubbing alcohol and careful blotting, without bleaching the fibers.

Blot first, then use cool water, dish soap and white vinegar. Here is how to get red wine out of carpet, including dried stains and wool.