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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.Detergent
A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.Chelating agent
A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.Borax
Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.Water softener
A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.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.Vomit
Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.Rinse
This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.Enzyme
These important stain fighters occur throughout nature. 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 stain
Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.Blood
A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.Emulsification
The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.Chlorine bleach
This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.Surfactant
It makes water wetter!Ink spot
Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.Builders
These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.
