How to Beat Stains on Every Surface in Your House

Solid-Surface Countertops

• Light blemishes: Treat with a dish-washing liquid or an ammonia-based cleaner, such as Windex.
• Stubborn stains on matte surfaces: Apply an abrasive cleansing powder, like Comet, with a nylon scouring pad.
• Stubborn stains on semi-gloss surfaces: Use a mild abrasive cleaner, such as Soft Scrub, with a sponge or a mixture of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water with a scouring pad.