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• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.
• 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.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• 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 Cleaners

  Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Vacuum cleaner soil removal

  How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• 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.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Ventilation

  Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.

• 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.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

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