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2. List of cleaning products - Wikipedia

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   Laundry detergent, or washing powder, is a type of detergent (cleaning agent) that is added for cleaning laundry. Annette's Perfect Cleanser Company – was a 1930s era firm which manufactured a dry powder which was useful for removing spots and stains from clothing

3. Water softening - Wikipedia

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   A study found the mean concentration of sodium in softened water to be 278 mg/L. [23] In 2 liters of water—the amount of drinking water typically suggested for an average adult, this constitutes about 22% of the recommended sodium intake by the US CDC and may make a difference to those who need to significantly limit their sodium consumption.

4. Cleaning agent - Wikipedia

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   Sodium carbonate (washing soda) Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) Sodium hydroxide (lye) Sodium hypochlorite (liquid bleach) Sodium perborate; Sodium percarbonate; Tetrachloroethylene (dry cleaning) Trisodium phosphate; Water, the most common cleaning agent, which is a very powerful polar solvent; Xylene (can damage plastics)

5. Stain removal - Wikipedia

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   Sodium Hydroxide is also commonly used in drain cleaners. It allows grease and other oils to dissolve into aqueous solutions like water. Other alkalis such as Potassium Hydroxide (much stronger than Sodium Hydroxide) are also used. Both of these are hazardous chemicals and react with animal flesh.

6. Chemical drain cleaners - Wikipedia

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   Drain cleaners usually contain a strong base such as sodium hydroxide that decomposes hair and converts fats into water-soluble products. The reaction is exothermic, releasing heat to soften the fats. Drain cleaners can also contain aluminum, which reacts with sodium hydroxide to produce bubbles of hydrogen gas that help to break up the clog. [11]

7. Sodium hydroxide - Wikipedia

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   Sodium hydroxide, also known as lye and caustic soda, [1] [2] is an inorganic compound with the formula NaOH. It is a white solid ionic compound consisting of sodium cations Na + and hydroxide anions OH −. Sodium hydroxide is a highly corrosive base and alkali that decomposes lipids and proteins at ambient temperatures and may cause severe ...