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  • Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

    An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.
  • 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.

  • Urine

    Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.
  • 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 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.

  • 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.

  • Vomit

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

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • Wicking

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

  • Wilsonart laminate

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

    Wilsonart sinks

    Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines 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.

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