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Toilet
Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.
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.
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.
Umbrella
Umbrella
The two kinds of umbrellas need different care.
UV-C
UV-C
UVC has been shown to inactivate viruses, mycoplasma, bacteria, and fungi, whether suspended in air or deposited on surfaces - EPA
Vacuum system, central
These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.
Vinegar
Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.
Vinyl Floors
Vinyl flooring
These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.
Wall, painted
First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.
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.
Weft
A textile term for yarn which is drawn under and over parallel warp yarns to create a fabric.
Well-ventilated area
Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?
White vinegar
Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.
Wrought iron
To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.
Yellowing
It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.