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  • 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.

  • Weft

    A textile term for yarn which is drawn under and over parallel warp yarns to create a fabric.

  • 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.

  • Wilsonart flooring

    A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

  • Wilsonart laminate

    Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

  • 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.
  • Wood Paneling

    Wood paneling

    Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.
  • Wool

    Wool garment

    Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

  • Wrought iron

    To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

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