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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.
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.
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 heater
These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.
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?
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.
Window screens
Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.
Wool
Wool garment
Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.
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.