THE SCIENCE OF CLEANING:
How Different Cleaning Products Work
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You can prepare safe alternatives to store-bought cleaners at home if you understand the science of cleaning. For that, you need to understand the cleaning science on a molecular level.
Hydrophobic: Hydrophobic liquids like oil will separate from the water and won’t mix.
Hydrophilic (water loving): This particular molecule attracts water and other polar substances.
Lipophobic or oil-fearing: These compounds are not soluble in fats and oil.
Lipophilic or oil-loving: This can dissolve in fats and oils with ease.
ACID CLEANING
PRODUCTS (PH RANGE FROM 0-6)
These cleaning solutions will help you remove hard water stains, rust, calcium deposits and mineral deposits with ease.
ALKALINE CLEANING PRODUCTS (PH GREATER THAN 7)
These can help you remove oil stains, organic residues, built-up grime, blood stains and fats from almost all surfaces.
These products can dissolve a solute with ease. They can remove nail polish stains, paint and glue easily.
you can understand the science of cleaning and use cleaning products that can help you remove organic, non-organic and mould stains with ease.