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  • Vacuum cleaner soil removal

    How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.

  • 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.

  • Ventilation

    Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.
  • Video Players

    Videocassette recorder (VCR)

    Though DVDs and Blu-Rays have largely replaced VCRs, many folks still have their video recorders/players and tape collections to maintain.

  • Vinegar

    Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

  • Vinyl

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

  • Viruses

    Microorganisms that can cause a lot of mischief, viruses need hosts for propagation.

  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

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

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Window

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

  • Window cleaner

    Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.
  • Wood Paneling

    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.
  • Wool

    Wool garment

    Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

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