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Trisodium phosphate (TSP)
An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.
Caulking
Tub caulk
Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
Upholstery
Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.
Vacuum Cleaners
Vacuum cleaner
Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.
Vacuum system, central
These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.
Vacuuming
Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.
Wall, painted
First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.
Water Softener
Water softener
A water softening additive can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.
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.
Yellowing
It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.