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• Soap

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

• Detergent

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

• Water softener

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

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Shower stall

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

• Silk

  Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Chlorine bleach

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

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Mud

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

• Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.

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