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• 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.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

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

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Wool garment

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

• XRF

  X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.

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