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Spot Removal
Spills, spots
A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.
Sprayer
Spray bottle
Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.
Telephone
Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.
Trisodium phosphate (TSP)
An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.
Umbrella
Umbrella
The two kinds of umbrellas need different care.
Upholstery
Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.
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.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.
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.
Wax, candle
Successful removal depends on the surface.
Well-ventilated area
Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?
White vinegar
Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.
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.
Zircon
A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.
Zodiaq
A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.