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Videotape cassette
Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.
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.
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.
Wallpaper
It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.
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 (soak) mopping
What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.
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.
Wilsonart sinks
Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.
Wilsonart® laminate
Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.
Wilsonart® flooring
A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.
Window cleaner
Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.
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.

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