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  2. Stain removal - Wikipedia

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    The solvent to use is dependent on two factors: the agent that is causing the stain, and the material that has been stained. Different solvents will dissolve different stains, and the application of some solvents is limited by the fact that they not only dissolve the stain, but also dissolve the material that is stained as well. [1]

  3. How To Clean Kitchen Cabinets To Remove Grease And Stains - AOL

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    To clean the interior, use a vacuum attachment to remove crumbs, then wipe them out with the same rag. It's that simple. Make sure you dry your cabinets thoroughly after cleaning them.

  4. Solvent degreasing - Wikipedia

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    This process removes oil, grease, dirt, loose particles, and any other contaminants that may exist on the surface of the material. Characteristics include: cleans almost all electronic assemblies, electrical components, and almost all metals. Parts are usually dried at an elevated temperature, however usually not below room temperature.

  5. Calcium Lime Rust - Wikipedia

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    Weak acids, such as lactic acid, citric acid, and phosphoric acid, are commonly used in cleaning products like CLR to effectively dissolve calcium deposits and rust. These acids work by reacting with the calcium carbonate and iron oxide present in the stains.

  6. Piranha solution - Wikipedia

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    However, since it is safer and easier to remove such deposits using milder acids, the solution is more typically used in situations where high acidity facilitates cleaning instead of complicating it. For substrates with low tolerance for acidity, an alkaline solution consisting of ammonium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide , known as base piranha ...

  7. Desiccator - Wikipedia

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    The ground-glass rim of the desiccator lid must be greased with a thin layer of vacuum grease, petroleum jelly or other lubricant to ensure an airtight seal. In order to prevent damage to a desiccator the lid should be carefully slid on and off instead of being directly placed onto the base.

  8. Silicone grease - Wikipedia

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    Silicone grease, sometimes called dielectric grease, is a waterproof grease made by combining a silicone oil with a thickener. Most commonly, the silicone oil is polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and the thickener is amorphous fumed silica. Using this formulation, silicone grease is a translucent white viscous paste, with exact properties dependent ...

  9. Scouring (textiles) - Wikipedia

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    "Grease" or "yolk'' is a combined form of dried sweat, oil and fatty matter. [29] Lanolin is the major component (5-25%) of raw wool which is a waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals. [30] Greasy matter varies by breed. [31] Following the cleaning process, the wool fibers possess a chemical composition of ...