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Different Types of Cleaning Agents or Chemicals

Cleaning agents can be divided into different types based on their functions: Detergents are used for general cleaning and come in soapy and synthetic varieties. Deodorants are used to hide odors. Acid cleaners vary in strength from mild acids to hydrochloric acid and are used to remove limescale and stains. Laundry aids contain fabric conditioners. Polishes form protective layers on surfaces. Alkaline cleaners remove grease using chemicals like sodium carbonate. Solvent cleaners are used for dry cleaning and stain removal. Floor seal forms barriers on floors. Disinfectants like phenol and halogen kill germs. Abrasives clean hard surfaces through rubbing and scratching

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Different Types of Cleaning Agents or Chemicals

Cleaning agents can be divided into different types based on their functions: Detergents are used for general cleaning and come in soapy and synthetic varieties. Deodorants are used to hide odors. Acid cleaners vary in strength from mild acids to hydrochloric acid and are used to remove limescale and stains. Laundry aids contain fabric conditioners. Polishes form protective layers on surfaces. Alkaline cleaners remove grease using chemicals like sodium carbonate. Solvent cleaners are used for dry cleaning and stain removal. Floor seal forms barriers on floors. Disinfectants like phenol and halogen kill germs. Abrasives clean hard surfaces through rubbing and scratching

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CLEANING AGENTS

DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLEANING AGENTS OR


CHEMICALS
CLEANING AGENTS
• It is used to make the cleaning job easy.
Cleaning agents used in housekeeping
include detergents, deodorants, acid cleaner,
laundry aids, alkaline cleaners, polishes,
solvent cleaners, floor seal, disinfectants, and
lastly the abrasive.
DETERGENTS
• Detergents are made from pure soap and organic chemicals. There are two
types of detergents. The soapy detergent and synthetic detergent.
DEODORANTS
• These are used for hiding bad smells. They counteract stale odors and
sometimes introduce fragrance in the area.
ACID CLEANER
• It is used as cleaning agents may vary from mild
acid to strong concentrated hydrochloric acid.
Guide for using the following acid
cleaners
• First, use citric and acetic acid for cleaning metals.
• Second, use diluted hydrochloric acid in removing lime scale from
sanitary ware.
• Lastly, use oxalic acid for removing stubborn water stains from hard
floors and sanitary ware.
LAUNDRY AIDS
• Laundry aids are used as cleaning
materials contain stiffening agents and
fabric conditioner.
POLISHES

• Polishes are cleaning agents


that are applied to a surface to
form a hard protective layer
and thus guard against finger
marks, stains and scratches.
ALKALINE CLEANERS
• These are used in laundry and are particularly good
for removing grease. The examples of alkaline-
based cleaning are sodium carbonate, sodium
hydroxide, and sodium hypochlorite.
SOLVENT CLEANERS
• These are used extensively for dry
cleaning and for stain removal.
Methylated spirits, turpentine, white
spirit, and acetone are used for
removing stains of hard and soft
surfaces.
FLOOR SEAL
• It is applied to a floor’s surface to form a
semi-permanent protective barrier to
prevent dirt. The examples ate oleo-
resinous, one pot plastic, and the
pigmented sealers.
DISINFECTANTS

• Disinfectants are used to kill harmful


germs. Most disinfectants have a
strong smell. The examples are phenol
and halogen.
Examples of disinfectants
• PHENOL – used in dilute or
concentrate solution to disinfect
surfaces in hospitals.
• HALOGEN – defines its elements
chlorine and iodine may be used as
disinfectant.
ABRASIVE
• These are substances or chemicals that depend
on their rubbing or scratching action to clean
dirt from hard surfaces. The examples are fine
abrasives and hard abrasives.
• FINE ABRASIVE – sharp, hard material used to wear away the
surface of softer, less resistant materials.

• HARD ABRASIVE – abrasive fine-finishing technology is


defined as a technology following grinding/hard-turning that
adds value
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