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Chelating agent
A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.Detergent
A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.Chlorine bleach
This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.Hydrogen peroxide
The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.Soap
The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.Water softener
A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.Water
This is the universal solvent for cleaning.Green cleaning
Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.Borax
Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.Surfactant
It makes water wetter!Phosphates
Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.Emulsification
The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.Ketchup spills
Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.Microbes
The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.Builders
These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.Hard water
Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.Vomit
Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.Shower stall
Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.Mud
Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.Dilution
Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?
