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  • Toxoplasmosis

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

  • Toys

    Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.

  • Trash bags

    What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on recycling bags for trash disposal.

  • 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.
  • UV-C

    UV-C

    UVC has been shown to inactivate viruses, mycoplasma, bacteria, and fungi, whether suspended in air or deposited on surfaces - EPA

  • 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.

  • Vinyl

    Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.
  • 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.

  • Wallpaper

    It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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