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• Vacuuming

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

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

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

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Fighting back against dust is a priority with this electronic component.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Vinyl

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

• Vinyl flooring

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

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

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

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

• Wallpaper

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

• 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.

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Wilsonart® laminate

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

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Window screens

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

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

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