Winter ceiling stains rarely start with a dramatic leak. More often, they trace back to a quiet, overlooked chore that lets ...

Apply baking soda: Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over the stained area. Baking soda helps to absorb moisture and odors. This will also help reduce spreading on the back side of the carpet.

Leather furniture costs a pretty penny, but if you spot and remove stains promptly, it can stay beautiful for many years.