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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.
Vinyl
Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.
Vomit
Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water. Then follow these tips.
Wallpaper
It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.
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.
Weft
A textile term for yarn which is drawn under and over parallel warp yarns to create a fabric.
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.
Window
Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.
Wool
Wool garment
Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.
Yellowing
It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.