Cleaning products

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chemical compound

chemical compound

Borax (also referred to as sodium borate, tincal () and tincar ()) is a salt (ionic compound) normally encountered as a hydrated borate of sodium, with the chemical formula . Borax mineral is a crystalline borate mineral that occurs in only a few places worldwide in quantities that enable it to be mined economically.

thumb|Detergents A detergent is a product for cleaning that contains surfactants plus other components. Detergents comprise surfactants as main functional components to remove hydrophobic grease or dirt by dispersing them in water. They often further comprise water (to facilitate application), builders (to soften water), enzymes (for breaking down proteins, fats, or starches), and dyes or fragrances (to improve the user's sensory experience).

cleaning tool made from soft and porous usually synthetic or rarely natural material

product for leather care

chemical compound

bundle of very fine and flexible sharp-edged steel filaments

detergent used for cleaning dishes

absorbent towel made from paper

product used to mask odors

chemical compound

species of plant

Dettol is a brand line of products used for disinfection and as an antiseptic. This brand was created with the introduction of Dettol antiseptic liquid in 1933 by the British-Dutch concern Reckitt Benckiser. The Dettol brand line has been expanded over the years and now includes products containing many different active ingredients. The name Dettol was invented by British scientist Lloyd Roake.

substance used to remove dirt or other contaminants

2-Butoxyethanol is an organic compound with the chemical formula (Bu = ). This colorless liquid has a sweet, ether-like odor, as it derives from the family of glycol ethers, and is a butyl ether of ethylene glycol. As a relatively nonvolatile, inexpensive solvent, it is used in many domestic and industrial products because of its properties as a surfactant. It is a known respiratory irritant and can be acutely toxic, but animal studies have not found it to be mutagenic, and no studies suggest it is a human carcinogen. A study of 13 classroom air contaminants conducted in Portugal reported a st

Persil ((UK) , (US) , ) is a brand of laundry detergent manufactured and marketed by two (unrelated) companies Henkel of Germany and Unilever of the United Kingdom. Unilever manufacture and market the brand in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Latin America (except Mexico), China, Australia and New Zealand. In all other countries Persil is manufactured and marketed by Henkel. Persil was introduced in 1907 by Henkel. It was the first commercially available laundry detergent that combined bleach with the detergent. The name was derived from two of its original ingredients, sodium perborate an

oxidizing acid mixture containing sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide

product used as a substitute for laundry detergent

Brand of cleaning products

Small pad of metal or plastic mesh used for scouring a surface

Cif is a French brand of household cleaning products owned by the English-Dutch company Unilever, known as Jif in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Middle East and the Nordic countries.

alcohol used for germ protection

Brand name toilet cleaner

Harpic is the brand name of a toilet cleaner launched in the United Kingdom in 1932 by Reckitt and Sons (now Reckitt). It is currently available in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. The toilet cleaning products marketed under the brand name include liquids, tablets, wipes, brush systems, toilet rim blocks, and in-cistern blocks.

an air freshener produced by Reckitt Benckiser

brand of cleaning products

Domestos is a British brand of household cleaning range which contains bleach (primarily sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl). It is manufactured by Unilever. Domestos (and Chlorox, essentially a 10–25% solution of sodium hypochlorite) contains 100,000 ppm (10%) of the active component, available chlorine; many other bleaches contain 50,000 or less.

cleaning methods and products with environmentally friendly ingredients and procedures which are designed to preserve human health and environmental quality

product used to improve optical whiteness of clothing or textiles

brand of baking soda products by Church & Dwight

cleaning product

small disinfectant blocks that are added to urinals

The term cleanser refers to a product that cleans or removes dirt or other substances. A cleanser could be a detergent, and there are many types of cleansers that are produced with a specific objective or focus. For instance, a degreaser or carburetor cleanser used in automotive mechanics for cleaning certain engine and car parts.

Ecover is an American-owned Belgian company that manufactures ecologically sound cleaning products (made from plant-based and mineral ingredients), owned by S. C. Johnson & Son since 2017.

A is a scrubbing brush for wet cleaning, of a style that is popular in Japan. Tawashis are traditionally made from hemp palm. In Japan, sponges used for scrubbing are now treated as forms of tawashi.

product used for cleaning or dusting sensitive devices that cannot be cleaned using water

cleaning agent for toilets

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block-shaped substance used in flush toilets which slowly dissolves in water

substances used to clean dentures, when they are out of the mouth

S. C. Johnson & Son brand of household air fresheners

Fabric softener brand

Scotch-Brite is a line of abrasive products produced by 3M. The product line includes scouring pads and tools for home uses such as dish washing and scrubbing, as well as various types of surfaces for industrial applications, such as discs, belts, and rotating brushes, with varying compositions and levels of hardness.

water softener produced by Reckitt

laundry detergent brand

leather cleaning compound

old name for a large group of minerals, soap clays