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  2. Water softening - Wikipedia

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    Water softening is the removal of calcium, magnesium, and certain other metal cations in hard water. The resulting soft water requires less soap for the same cleaning effort, as soap is not wasted bonding with calcium ions. Soft water also extends the lifetime of plumbing by reducing or eliminating scale build-up in pipes and fittings.

  3. List of cleaning products - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of cleaning products and agents. Cleaning agents are substances (usually liquids, powders, sprays, or granules) used to remove dirt, including dust, stains, bad smells, and clutter on surfaces. Purposes of cleaning agents include health, beauty, removing offensive odor, and avoiding the spread of dirt and contaminants to oneself ...

  4. Melamine foam - Wikipedia

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    A " Mr. Clean Magic Eraser" brand sponge, made from melamine foam. Melamine foam is a foam -like material consisting of a melamine-formaldehyde condensate. It is the active component of a number of abrasive cleaner sponges, notably the Magic Eraser. It is also used as thermal insulation and as a soundproofing material.

  5. Sodium bicarbonate - Wikipedia

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    Sodium bicarbonate (IUPAC name: sodium hydrogencarbonate[ 9 ]), commonly known as baking soda or bicarbonate of soda, is a chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. It is a salt composed of a sodium cation (Na +) and a bicarbonate anion (HCO 3−). Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline but often appears as a fine powder.

  6. Cleaning agent - Wikipedia

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    Cleaning agents or hard-surface cleaners are substances (usually liquids, powders, sprays, or granules) used to remove dirt, including dust, stains, foul odors, and clutter on surfaces. [1] Purposes of cleaning agents include health, beauty, removing offensive odors, and avoiding the spread of dirt and contaminants to oneself and others.

  7. You practice good hygiene. So why do you still smell bad? - AOL

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    Still, it's possible that things like diet, medical conditions or a bacterial buildup on the skin could be causing odor, Kopelman says. Hyperhidrosis, the medical term for excessive sweating ...

  8. Fabric softener - Wikipedia

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    A fabric softener (American English) or fabric conditioner (British English) is a conditioner applied to laundry after it has been washed in a washing machine. A similar, more dilute preparation meant to be applied to dry fabric is known as a wrinkle releaser. Fabric softeners reduce the harsh feel of items dried in open air, add fragrance to ...

  9. Sponge (tool) - Wikipedia

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    Animal fiber sponge: A Greek natural sponge. A sponge (/ ˈspʌndʒ / SPUNJ) is a cleaning aid made of soft, porous material. Typically used for cleaning impervious surfaces, sponges are especially good at absorbing water and water-based solutions. Originally made from natural sea sponges, they are most commonly made from synthetic materials today.