Question

Classify additional laundry reagents and give two examples of each.

Answer 1

1. Additional laundry reagents can be classified as alkaline, acidic, solvents, and absorbents.
2. Alkaline reagents are used to remove vegetable stains. For example, washing soda, borax, and ammonia.
3. Acidic reagents are used to remove mineral stains. For example, oxalic acid and acetic acid.
4. Solvents are used for removing greasy stains. For example, petrol, acetone, and carbon tetrachloride.
5. Absorbents are used for removing greasy stains. For example, common salt, talcum, and French chalk.