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  • Water

    This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

  • Surfactant

    It makes water wetter!

  • Soap

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

    Hard water

    Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
  • Detergent

    Detergent

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

  • Shower stall

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

    Denatured alcohol

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

  • Shower squeegee

    A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.
  • Caulking

    Tub caulk

    Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
  • Caulking

    Caulk

    In the bathroom, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
  • Dust Mopping

    Dry mopping

    A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

  • Mineral scale

    That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.
  • Scouring

    Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

    They're great aids in deep cleaning, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.
  • Acid

    Acid

    It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

  • Mop, mopping

    A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

  • Wicking

    An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

  • Sink

    Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.
  • Borax

    Borax

    Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

  • Phosphates

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

    Formica

    This laminate surface is durable and resilient if properly cleaned.

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