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Cleaning agents normally water solutions that might be acidic, alkaline or neutral depending on the use. Cleaning agents may also be solvent based or solvent containing and is then called degreasers.

AcidicAcidic washing agents are mainly used for removal of inorganic deposits like scaling. The active ingredients are normally strong mineral acids and chelants. Often there are added surfactants and corrosion inhibitors. AlkalineAlkaline washing agents contains strong bases like sodium hydroxide and/or potassium hydroxide. The alkali dissolves grease, oils, fats and protein based deposits. Often there are added dispersing agents to prevent redeposition of dissolved dirt and/or chelants to attack rust on metal parts. NeutralNeutral washing agents are pH-neutral and based on non-ionic surfactants that disperses different types of dirt. DegreaserCleaning agents specially made for removal of grease are called degreasers. These may be solvent based or solvent containing and may also have surfactants as active ingredients. The solvents have a dissolving action on grease and similar dirt. The solvent containing degreaser may have an alkaline washing agent added to a solvent to promote further degreasing. Degreasing agents may also be made solvent free based on alkaline chemicals and/or surfactants. NaturalMain article: Natural cleaning product
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