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Know About the Four Major House Cleaning Agents

When it comes to house cleaning, we mainly deploy 4 major types of cleaning agents for different purposes. Whether you are talking about cleaning dirt, removing stains, or dislodging grease, these cleaning agents are the best in all aspects. Depending on the surface such as wood, metal, plastic, and the type of stain, these four agents can clean almost any type of stains.

These four major agents used for household use are:

Detergents

This type of house cleaning agent is extensively used in homes for dishwashing, laundry washing, and bleaching purposes. It contains phosphorous, which is a toxic chemical for humans. As it is a highly toxic chemical, the laundry detergents do not have more than 0.5 grams of phosphorous in a fixed quantity of the detergent. Similarly, for dishwashing, phosphorous must not exceed 0.3 grams. Make sure that the detergent that you buy does not contain more than the recommended proportion of phosphorous.

Degreasers

These are used in homes as well as for commercial cleaning purposes. Degreasers are highly useful for removing grease, oil, grime, and other stains from hard substances. They are used as house cleaning agents mainly in kitchens to remove oil stains from the metal surfaces and floors. When you apply degreasers on oil or grease stains, they get broken down by the alkaline solution in them and the dirt is removed. Some common types of degreasers are sodium carbonate, sodium tripolyphosphate, kerosene, white spirit, etc.

However, there are some safety measures that you must take while using degreasers. Degreasers are highly alkaline, so use them with caution. Direct contact with skin may cause burning sensations. You should store them in well-ventilated areas. As these are highly alkaline, you should avoid mixing them with other chemicals such as ammonia, as that may produce toxic gases. For house cleaning purposes, you can use natural alkaline ingredients that are less toxic.

Abrasives

These are powdery type substances that are applied on sinks and bathroom floors to clean the surface. They contain small particles and minerals. The coarser these particles are, the better it will work as an abrasive. Examples of abrasives are aluminium oxide, calcium carbonate, quartz, silica, etc. If you apply them on smooth substances, such as plastic, glass, non-stick cooking utensils, highly polished metals, wooden materials, etc., it may damage the surfaces. Avoid using excessive quantity, as they can erode the upper surfaces of sinks and bathroom floors as well.

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Acids

These are diluted acid solutions that are known to be the toughest house cleaning agents. Their use includes removing mineral stains, removing moulds, cleaning tiles, etc. For safety reasons, avoid mixing them with other agents without proper knowledge. Avoid direct contact with the skin, and make sure the room where you are using it is properly ventilated to remove any poisonous gases.

Since all of these are chemicals, it is important to maintain certain safety precautions while using them.

Safety Measures to Store and Handle These Cleaning Agents

Some of the substances in these house cleaning agents are highly harmful to humans and the environment, such as irritants and allergens that may trigger havoc allergic reaction. So, here are a few precautions you must follow while using these cleaning agents in your house:

  • Always read the label and follow the instructions before using them
  • Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes
  • Store them away from the reach of children
  • Avoid storing them in a different container, since they may react chemically
  • Avoid ingestion and seek medical guidance immediately under such circumstances
  • Avoid mixing them with other products without complete knowledge and experience
  • Now that you know how each cleaning agent works and how to be safe during their use, you should understand that their excessive use should be avoided and you should buy good quality approved cleaners only for the safety of your house and your family members.

 

Michael Hunt

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