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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.
Vinyl Floors
Vinyl flooring
These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.
Wallpaper
It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.
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.
Wicking
An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.
Window cleaner
Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.
Window screens
Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.
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.
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.