Two of the most important things a smart host keeps handy is a bottle of spray cleaner and paper towels. When the inevitable news comes that someone's plate of food landed on the carpet, the savvy ...

It’s a common scenario: You’re enjoying wearing your favorite shirt or sinking into a comfy armchair when suddenly the mustard squeeze-bottle misfires or your coffee cup takes flight and makes one ...

Good Housekeeping's ideas to get rid of scuffs, scrapes, spots and spills. Jan. 11, 2008 — -- The art of stain removal really is more like a science. Old wives' tales and myths float around about ...

The holidays are rife with delicious foods and beverages; unfortunately, many of those happen to cause stains should you accidentally get them anywhere besides your stomach. Gravy, chocolate, red wine ...

Over time, many hints need to be updated because fabrics, cleaning products and surfaces change. So, here are some "Heloise Updates" that you might find interesting: Reason: Fabrics, ink formulation ...