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  • Builders

    Chelating agent

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

    Borax

    Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.
  • Detergent

    Detergent

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

    Enzymes

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

  • 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.

  • Ketchup spills

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

    Chlorine bleach

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

  • Vomit

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

  • 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.
  • Stain Removal

    Juice spill

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

  • Water

    This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

  • Ink spot

    Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.
  • Hard Water

    Hard water

    Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
  • Laundry

    Hosiery

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

    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.

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