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Toothbrush, old
Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.
Toys
Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.
Tricket
This tool takes the hassle out of cleaning vertical blinds.
Trisodium phosphate (TSP)
An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.
Caulking
Tub caulk
Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
Upholstery
Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.
Urine
Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.
Vacuum Cleaners
Vacuum cleaner
Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.
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.
Steam Cleaner
Vapor Steam Cleaner
Vapor steam cleaners are versatile machines that offer the benefit of chemical-free cleaning.
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.
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.
Wall, painted
First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.
Water
This is the universal solvent for cleaning.
Water heater
These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.
Water Softener
Water softener
A water softening additive can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.
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.