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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.
Spills, spots
A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.
Stainmaster
Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.
Trisodium phosphate (TSP)
An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.
Truck-mounted extractor
These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.
Upholstery
Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.
Urine
Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.
Vacuum cleaner
Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.
Vacuum cleaner dust release
The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.
Vacuum cleaner maintenance
A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.
Vacuum cleaner soil removal
How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.
Vacuuming
Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.
Vent, heating and air conditioning
Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.
Vinyl flooring
These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.
Vomit
Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.
Wall, painted
First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.
Water softener
A powder 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.

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