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  • Caulking

    Tub caulk

    Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
  • Umbrella

    Umbrella

    The two kinds of umbrellas need different care.

  • 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 system, central

    These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.
  • 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.

  • Vinegar

    Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

  • 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.

  • Vomit

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

  • Wall, painted

    First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • White vinegar

    Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

  • Wicking

    An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

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