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  • Ketchup spills

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

  • Mud

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

    Enzymes

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

    Detergent

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

  • 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.

  • Soap

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

  • Rinse

    This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

  • 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.
  • Rust

    Rust stain

    Do not reach for bleach - it will make this stain worse. Here is what to do.
  • Cleaning Terms

    Emulsification

    A process that helps cleaning products break down and suspend fats and oils.
  • Absorbents

    Absorbents

    Granular substances that soak up stains and spills.
  • Bleach

    Chlorine bleach

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

    Mildew

    Usually just another name for mold.

  • Ink spot

    Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.
  • Builders

    Builders

    These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

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