washing-soda
Water softening compound
Washing soda is sodium carbonate, a white crystallite powder used as a cleaning agent and water softener.
It cuts grease and removes stains more aggressively than baking soda, making it useful for heavy-duty laundry and household cleaning: Add a cup of washing soda to boost your detergent.
Measure of solution acidity
- causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
- basicityDegree of alkaline character
- neutralizationCanceling opposing forces
- saponificationFat-alkali reaction making soap
corrosive · bicarbonate · hydroxide · buffer · litmus · reactivity · titration · aqueous
Alkaline cleaning salt
- anhydrousContaining no water
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
- hydrateInfuse with water
- efflorescenceCrystalline surface deposit
calcination · inorganic · alkali · carbonate · mineral · natron · white powder
Removing dirt and mess
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- disinfectingKilling bacteria and viruses
- drainsPipes removing wastewater
oven · stovetop · pots · pans · tile · grout · bathtub · sink
pH
Measure of solution acidity
- causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
- basicityDegree of alkaline character
- neutralizationCanceling opposing forces
saponification · corrosive · bicarbonate · hydroxide · buffer · litmus · reactivity · titration · aqueous · ionization
sodium carbonate
Alkaline cleaning salt
- anhydrousContaining no water
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
- hydrateInfuse with water
efflorescence · calcination · inorganic · alkali · carbonate · mineral · natron · white powder
cleaning
Removing dirt and mess
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- disinfectingKilling bacteria and viruses
drains · oven · stovetop · pots · pans · tile · grout · bathtub · sink · clogged
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
- fabric softenerLaundry additive for softness
- clothesFabric worn on body
- linensHousehold fabric goods
garments · rinse · soak · brighten · whiten · dingy · yellowing · towels · delicates · washday
pre-treat
Prepare surface before main treatment
spot · tannin · protein · colorfast · discoloration · scrub · solvent · wine · coffee · grass
washing-sodavinegar
Acidic cooking liquid
citric acid · muriatic acid · hydrochloric acid · lemon juice · descaler
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