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Vacuum filtration
Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.
Vacuum system, central
These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.
Steam Cleaner
Vapor Steam Cleaner
Vapor steam cleaners are versatile machines that offer the benefit of chemical-free cleaning.
Vent, heating and air conditioning
Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.
Ventilation
Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.
Wallpaper
It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.
Well-ventilated area
Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?
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.
Wicking
An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.
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.
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.
Yellowing
It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.