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Solvents
Solvent safety
Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.
Solvents
Solvent
Solvents help dissolve soils for removal.
Well-ventilated area
Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?
Alcohol
Alcohol
A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.
Rubbing Alcohol
Rubbing alcohol
An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.
Denatured Alcohol
Denatured alcohol
This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.
Acetone
Acetone
That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.
Paint cleaning
Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.
Oil spill
Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.
Bathtub
Bathtub
Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
Power Cord
Electrical cord
Simply cleaned but needs a regular safety check for worn, cracked, or frayed insulation.
Vinyl
Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.
Water
This is the universal solvent for cleaning.
Upholstery Cleaning
Haitian cotton
Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.
Respirator
N95 respirator
An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.
VOCs
Organic chemical, compound
Any substance that has carbon molecules in its structure.
Plexiglass
You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.
Ammonia
Ammonia
An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste
These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.
Acrylic
Acrylic fixture
Clean gently without abrasives.