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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 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.
Vinyl flooring
These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.
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.
Water
This is the universal solvent for cleaning.
Water softener
A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.
Wax, candle
Successful removal depends on the surface.
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.
Wooden beams
Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.
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.
Zircon
A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

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