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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.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.
Vomit
Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water. Then follow these tips.
Water
This is the universal solvent for cleaning.
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.
Wicking
An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.
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.
Window screens
Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.
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.