Types of Cleaning Agents

• 1. General purpose cleaners are substances that are weakly alkaline intended for a variety of uses. Compounds found in these cleaners are generally alcohols, silicates, sodium carbonate, phosphates, and sodium EDTA.
• What are bathroom cleaners specifically designed for?

  Bathroom surfaces such as tubs, tiles, and toilet bowls
• Why do bathroom surfaces develop stains like mildew?

  Because they are exposed to moisture and humidity
• How are bathroom cleaners categorized?

  They are categorized as either acidic or alkaline
• Which type of cleaner is best for bathroom floors, walls, tiles, and bathtubs?

  Alkaline cleaners
• Why are alkaline cleaners preferred for certain bathroom surfaces?

  Because they preserve the enamel finishes of these surfaces
• What can acidic cleansers damage?

  Enamel finishes
• What types of active ingredients are recommended for bathroom parts with rust and mineral deposits?

  Acidic active ingredients like phosphoric acid and citric acid
• What additional components might some cleansers contain?

  Surfactants that aid in the removal of soap and fatty deposits
• What is the typical form of toilet bowl cleaners?

  Liquid
• What type of cleaner are toilet bowl cleaners usually classified as?

  Acidic
• What bleaching agents may be found in toilet bowl cleaners?

  Hydrogen peroxide or hypochlorite
• What are special surface cleaners designed to clean?

  Certain surface materials such as glass, vinyl, carpets, and upholstery
• Stain and deposit removers are substances designed to remove spots, usually with the aid of abrasive materials such as steel wools and brushes. They are typically commercialized in fluids and stick forms, but they can also be sold in powder and paste forms. These substances contain crystalline and amorphous silica, feldspar, clay, and chalk alongside surfactants, solvents, and enzymes. They are sometimes improved by adding ingredients such as sodium carbonate, bleaching agents, and oxalic acid.
• What are the typical components of glass cleaners?

  Water, glycol ethers, ammonia, and alcohols
• In what forms are glass cleaners commercially available?

  Moistened towelettes or liquid or aerosol sprays
• How are carpet and upholstery cleaners sold?

  As liquid shampoos or as powders
• What components may be found in carpet and upholstery cleaners?

  Surfactants, foam stabilizers, alcohols, and/or glycol ethers
• What additional materials may be present in powder form carpet cleaners?

  Additional porous carrier materials that trap dirt
• What is one advantage of using powder cleaners over liquid cleaners?

  They allow for more natural cleaning of the surface with vacuum cleaners