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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 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.
Steam Cleaner
Vapor Steam Cleaner
Vapor steam cleaners are versatile machines that offer the benefit of chemical-free cleaning.
Wall, painted
First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.
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.
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.
Window cleaner
Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.
Window screens
Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.
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.