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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.