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  • Toaster

    For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

  • Toaster oven

    Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

  • Toilet

    Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.
  • Toilet

    Toilet cleaners

    Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

  • Toys

    Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.
  • Caulking

    Tub caulk

    Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
  • Umbrella

    Umbrella

    The two kinds of umbrellas need different care.

  • Urine

    Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

  • Vacuum system, central

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

  • Vacuuming

    Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.
  • Video Players

    Videocassette recorder (VCR)

    Though DVDs and Blu-Rays have largely replaced VCRs, many folks still have their video recorders/players and tape collections to maintain.

  • Vinyl

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

    Vinyl flooring

    These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

  • Wallpaper

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

  • Water

    This is the universal solvent for cleaning.
  • Water Softener

    Water softener

    A water softening additive can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

  • Wax, candle

    Successful removal depends on the surface.

  • Wet (soak) mopping

    What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

  • 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.

  • Wicking

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

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