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• MSDS

  What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?

• Phosphates

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

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Soap

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

• Chelating agent

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

• Ketchup spills

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

• Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• Chlorine bleach

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

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Detergent

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

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Shower stall

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

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Juice spill

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

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