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  • Detergent

    Detergent

    A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.

  • Surfactant

    It makes water wetter!
  • High Efficiency Washers

    High Efficiency Washing Machines

    HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.
  • Builders

    Builders

    These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.
  • Builders

    Chelating agent

    A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

  • Phosphates

    Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.
  • Enzymes

    Enzymes

    Naturally-occurring proteins used in cleaning products to digest waste and remove stains.

  • Rinse

    This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.
  • Green Cleaning

    Green cleaning

    Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.
  • Nanotechnology

    Nanotechnology

    Nanotechnology describes the creation and use of materials, devices and systems which control matter at the atomic or molecular level or “nanoscale”.
  • Dilution

    Dilution

    Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

  • Non-stick cookware

    Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.
  • Borax

    Borax

    Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.
  • Stain Removal

    Juice spill

    Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.
  • Cleaning Terms

    Emulsification

    A process that helps cleaning products break down and suspend fats and oils.

  • Soap

    The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

  • Water

    This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

  • Quilt

    This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.
  • Hard Water

    Hard water

    Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

  • Ketchup spills

    Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

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