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  • Builders

    Chelating agent

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

    Chlorine bleach

    This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

  • Soap

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

    Borax

    Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.
  • Detergent

    Detergent

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

  • Ketchup spills

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

  • Mud

    Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

  • Ink spot

    Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

  • Phosphates

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

  • Shower stall

    Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.
  • Germs

    Microbes

    The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.
  • 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.

  • Water

    This is the universal solvent for cleaning.
  • Counter Brush

    Counter brush

    Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.
  • Quartz

    Quartz surface

    It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.
  • Laundry

    Hosiery

    Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.
  • Bathtub

    Bathtub

    Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

  • Vomit

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

    Hard water

    Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

  • 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.

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