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  • Skunk odor

    A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

  • Sodium metasilicate

    This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.
  • Solvents

    Solvent safety

    Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.
  • Spot Removal

    Spills, spots

    A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.
  • Sponge

    Sponge

    Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

  • Teflon

    Cleanup is a snap. That’s why so many people like Teflon.

  • Toxoplasmosis

    A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

  • Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

    An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

  • Urine

    Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.
  • Vacuum Cleaners

    Vacuum cleaner

    Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

  • Vacuuming

    Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.
  • Vinyl Floors

    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.

  • Vomit

    Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water. Then follow these tips.
  • 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.

  • Window

    Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

  • Wrought iron

    To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

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