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  • Vacuum filtration

    Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

  • Vacuum system, central

    These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.
  • Steam Cleaner

    Vapor Steam Cleaner

    Vapor steam cleaners are versatile machines that offer the benefit of chemical-free cleaning.

  • Vent, heating and air conditioning

    Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

  • Ventilation

    Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.

  • Vinegar

    Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

  • Vinyl

    Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

    What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

  • Wallpaper

    It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

  • Well-ventilated area

    Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

  • Wet-dry vac

    Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

  • White vinegar

    Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

  • Wicking

    An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

  • Wilsonart laminate

    Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

  • Window screens

    Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.
  • Wool

    Wool garment

    Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

  • Wrought iron

    To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

  • XRF

    X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.

  • Yellowing

    It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

  • Zircon

    A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

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