Assembling a Kit of Cleaning Products

Modern standards of cleanliness, far exceeding those of a century ago, have given birth to a staggering array of specialized cleaning compounds. Most of these fall into six general categories based on similarity of function (although the types of cleaning agents in any given category may differ markedly in composition and strength). A few cleaning agents, however, are one of a kind, designed to solve specific types of stains. The following glossary gives characteristics of the six general categories: Continue reading →