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What type of rock was used in its powder form as a scouring substance in soaps and cleaners?
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The most likely answer is pumice, an abrasive volcanic rock that has been used for millennia for various cleansing and scouring chores. E.g., it's found in Lava soap, and obviously gave the soap its name.
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What are examples of powder soap?
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Are household cleaning products acidic or basic?
both, things like soaps are basic and things like toilet bowl cleaners are acidic.
Component of many soaps and salves?
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What kind of soap can be used with Rug Doctor carpet cleaners?
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Why cant you remove graffiti using soap and water?
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Is a allergy a bodily reaction to a specific substance?
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Difference between soapy and soapless detergent?
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What detergents are invert soaps?
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What are examples of Bases you encounter in everyday life?
Many bleaches, soaps, toothpastes and cleaning agentsMagnesium oxideSodium Hydrogen Carbonate (Bread Soda).Window cleaners which may contain Ammonia
What are common household objects?
mop broom cleaners blankets sheets towels scrubbing things dishes soaps toilet paper fan table stove/sink (kitchen stuff) bed/dressers clothes chairs/couches
How many soaps are they on tv?
57 soaps
What mineral does soap contain?
Other than the artificial chemicals, various natural minerals are also found in soaps. Some of these minerals include Clays, pumice and sea salts. for home made soaps, other minerals that can be used include Bentonite clay, activated charcoal, kaolin clay and Pumice powder.
