This site has all kinds of hints for easy cleaning, pest and pet problems, stain removal and other common household frustrations that come up.  If the site doesn't address your situation, you can submit your own question.  It's interesting going through the tips and finding solutions for an assortment of annoyances that you may have assumed are not fixable.  You will also discover multiple uses for items you probably already have around the house such as hairspray, baking soda and alcohol.