Reader Kari Ann St. John said she cleans all types of stains from her white plastic-laminate countertop with Bon Ami, a powdered cleaner sold at most supermarkets. She said she also uses Bon Ami to ...

Glue Moisten a cotton ball or soft cloth with rubbing alcohol and press it on the affected area. Once the glue residue is thoroughly moistened, gently wipe it off and repeat until the carpet is clean.

Super glue and Gorilla Glue are miracle workers when it comes to quick fixes—whether you’re repairing metal, ceramic, leather, rubber, vinyl or certain plastics. But anyone who has used these ...