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Chelating agent
A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.
Borax
Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.
Detergent
A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.
Soap
The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.
Mud
Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.
Water softener
A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.
Ketchup spills
Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.
Chlorine bleach
This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
Phosphates
Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.
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.
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.
Ink spot
Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.
Water
This is the universal solvent for cleaning.
Hard Water
Hard water
Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
Hosiery
Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.
Bleach
It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.
Non-stick cookware
Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.
Builders
These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.
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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