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  • Soap

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

    Detergent

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

  • Water

    This is the universal solvent for cleaning.
  • Builders

    Chelating agent

    A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

  • Mineral scale

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

    Haitian cotton

    Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.
  • Water Softener

    Water softener

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

  • Oven, continuous-cleaning

    Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.
  • Denatured Alcohol

    Denatured alcohol

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

    Quartz surface

    It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.
  • Boots

    Boots

    They'll last a long time with proper care.
  • Bathtub

    Bathtub

    Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

  • Stainless steel

    Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

  • Surfactant

    It makes water wetter!

  • Phosphates

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

  • Shower squeegee

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

    Builders

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

    Answering machine

    Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.
  • Enamel

    Enamel

    Durable, but not indestructible, hard, glossy coating that can withstand cleaning products that might degrade latex-paint finishes.
  • Hard Water

    Hard water

    Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

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